After the death of Herod the Great, likely in 1 B.C.E., the citizens of Sepphoris revolted against Rome, resulting in the destruction of their city.
Pärast seda, kui Herodes Suur ilmselt aastal 1 e.m.a suri, hakkasid Sephorise linna elanikud Rooma vastu mässama ja seepeale linn hävitati.