| Jerusalem riots of 66 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Jerusalem, Roman Judea |
| Date | 66 CE |
| Target | Jewish residents of Jerusalem |
Attack type | Mass executions |
| Deaths | 6,000 |
| Perpetrators | Roman governor Gessius Florus |
| Motive | Religious and nationalistic tensions |
Jerusalem riots of 66 refer to the massive unrest in the center of Roman Judea, which became the catalyst of the First Jewish–Roman War.