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Antioch burned by Jonathan's soldiers during revolt
When the inhabitants of Antioch rebelled against Demetrius II, Jonathan the Hasmonean's soldiers were sent to suppress the revolt and set the city aflame. This was an action by Jews, not against them, so it is excluded.
- By
- Unknown
- Where
- Antakya (Antioch), Hatay, Turkey
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