What years did the Kitos War take place?
The Kitos War took place from 116 to 118 CE. Ancient Jewish sources date it to 52 years after the First Jewish, Roman War and 16 years before the Bar Kokhba revolt.
Questions about Kitos War
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the Jewish forces during the Kitos War in Libya and Egypt?
Jewish forces launched attacks against Greek and Roman populations under the leadership of either Andreas or Lukuas. These names may refer to the same individual who arrived from Cyrenaica and plundered the countryside.
Which Roman general suppressed the Kitos War rebellion in Mesopotamia?
General Lusius Quietus played a key role in suppressing the rebellion in Mesopotamia following its recent conquest by the Romans from the Parthians. He retaken Nisibis and sacked Edessa while murdering a great number of Jews there according to Eusebius.
When was the city of Lydda taken during the Kitos War?
Lydda was taken when rebellious Jews gathered under the leadership of brothers Julian and Pappus. A large number of Jews were executed by Roman troops besieging the city during this period of unrest in Judaea.
What administrative changes occurred in Judaea after the Kitos War ended?
Judaea underwent administrative restructuring where the province was elevated from praetorian to consular status. This allowed for a strengthened military presence including the stationing of Legio II Traiana and later Legio VI Ferrata permanently into Caesarea Maritima.