Aelia Capitolina

Aelia Capitolina was a Roman city established around 130 CE on the site of Jerusalem, after the Romans destroyed the city in 70 CE. The name reflects the emperor Hadrian's efforts to erase Jewish ties to the city and promote Roman pagan culture. The city featured Roman-style architecture and was primarily populated by Romans and Gentiles, with restrictions placed on Jewish residents. Aelia Capitolina played a significant role in Roman and early Christian history as a symbol of Roman dominance over Jerusalem and as a location for the spread of Christianity.