Biblical Archaeology Review 33:4, July/August 2007
Strata: In History
BAR takes a look back at some important events in history that happened during
the months of July and August.
July 1, 1952 A.D. Michael Ventris announces on BBC that he has deciphered Linear B.
17 Tamuz (July 3, in 2007) Traditional date of the breeching of the walls of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar in 586
B.C.E.
July 13, 1921 A.D. Renowned epigrapher Frank Moore Cross is born in Ross, California.
July 15, 1099 A.D. Crusaders breech the walls of Jerusalem during the First Crusade.
July (30), 634 A.D. The Islamic conquests begin when Byzantine and Islamic forces fight at the Battle of
Ajnadain between Jerusalem and Gaza.
August 66 A.D. The First Jewish Revolt against Rome begins.
August 3, 30 B.C. Octavian (Augustus) takes Alexandria.
August 24, 1978 A.D. Dame Kathleen Kenyon dies.
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