135 CE
Jerusalem is renamed Colonia Aelia Capitolina, in honor of Hadrian. Legio VI Ferrata rebuilds the legionary fortress in the city, and constructs a Roman temple at Golgotha. A Jewish diaspora begins, as Emperor Hadrian bars Jews from Jerusalem, and has survivors of the massacre dispersed across the Roman Empire. Many join Mediterranean ports. An altar to Jupiter is erected, on the site of the Temple in Jerusalem.
In the 130s, the 2nd century.
Conflict & Security
- Last (4th) year of Yangjia era of the Chinese Han Dynasty.source
- Alans threaten Cappadocia; they are repulsed by Arrian.source
- A Jewish diaspora begins, as Emperor Hadrian bars Jews from Jerusalem, and has survivors of the massacre dispersed across the Roman Empire. Many join Mediterranean ports.source
Religion & Belief
- Jerusalem is renamed Colonia Aelia Capitolina, in honor of Hadrian. Legio VI Ferrata rebuilds the legionary fortress in the city, and constructs a Roman temple at Golgotha.source
- Marcus (or Mahalia) becomes bishop of Jerusalem (died 156)source
- An altar to Jupiter is erected, on the site of the Temple in Jerusalem.source
Culture & Society
- Canopus, Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy, is finished.source