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Persecution and repression timeline
213 BC
In the Qin dictatorship, all Confucian books are burnt (except those of any practical use) and 460 Confucian scholars are executed
70
The complete destruction of the Jewish Temple follows the fall of Jerusalem to the Romans
The Western Wall supporting the Temple built by Herod
Fotofile CG
177
On the order of Marcus Aurelius, Christians in Lyons are tortured to death - an instance of persecution unusual at this time
258
Cyprian, bishop of Carthage, is one of many Christians martyred for refusing to sacrifice to the Roman gods
303
The emperor Diocletian initiates a sustained persecution of Christians in the Roman empire
529
Justinian closes down the schools of Athens, famous for their tradition of pagan philosophy
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