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Hasmonean kingdom
The Hasmoneans were a Jewish dynasty that ruled Judea after the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucids. Their rulers took the title of king and expanded the kingdom for several decades. Rome intervened in 63 BCE, and Herod replaced the last Hasmonean in 37 BCE.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 141 – 37 BCE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Jerusalem |
| Founder | Simon Thassi |
| Religion(s) | Second Temple Judaism |
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In the Islamic timeline
- Judaism (Religion of Bani Isra'il) — A Jewish kingdom of the Second Temple period.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.