Vesuvius Downfall

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He is remembered as the Emperor who destroyed the temple in Jerusalem. The successful campaign against Judea led to the capture of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple. The proceeds of the victory were spent building the colosseum in Rome. At the occasion of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Titus helped his people. He treated senators well, helped his people in the time of need, so during his short reign, he was remembered fondly. Even though they suspected he would be like Nero because of the similarities they had when Titus was young, full of greed. He had loyalty to his father before and after his reign.

He died September 81. Cause of the death was believed that his brother Domitian caused it.

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