1-156-626 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Roman troops carrying away the Menorah from the Temple at Jerusalem, 70. Roman forces commanded by Titus captured and destroyed Jerusalem in 70 during the Jewish revolt against Roman rule which began in 66. The Romans sacked the Temple, carrying off its treasures. The revolt ended in 73 with the fall of the Jewish stronghold of Masada. Titus went on to become Roman emperor from 79-81, and a triumphal arch commemorating his actions in Judea was built at the entrance to the Forum in Rome shortly after his death.