The following is alist ofmassacres that have occurred inRoman Judea prior to the establishment of the Roman province ofSyria Palæstina.
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| Name | Date | Location | Responsible Party | Deaths | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massacre during theSamaritan Revolt (36 AD) | 36 CE | Mount Gerizim | Pontius Pilate andRomans | Unknown number of Samaritans | The Samaritans rebelled against the Romans in 36 CE. A fanatic assembled them at Mount Gerizim, promising to reveal the sacred vessels which they had been taught were buried there byMoses, and the rebels were ruthlessly massacred by order of Pontius Pilate.[1] |
| Massacre during theFirst Jewish-Roman War | 67 CE | Mount Gerizim | Roman troops | 11,600 Samaritans and Jews[2] | This rout constituted a disaster for the Samaritan community. |
