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Hasmonean Dynasty

Type Event Region Western Asia Time -140–-63

From 140 to 63 BCE, the Hasmonean dynasty, founded by descendants of the Maccabees, ruled Judea, achieving Jewish political independence and expandin…

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  1. -140Jerusalem · JerusalemAfter expelling the Seleucid garrison, Simon Maccabeus won recognition of Jewish independence from the Roman Senate, establishing the Hasmonean regime.
  2. -134–-67Judea · JudeaThe Hasmonean kings expanded into Galilee, Samaria, and the coastal zone, combining the offices of high priest and king, and integrating Jewish law with state power.
  3. -67–-63Jerusalem · JerusalemInfighting within the Hasmonean family intensified; the succession crisis after the death of Alexander Jannaeus sparked civil war, creating an opening for Roman intervention.

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