Church of the Nativity: Timeline

325   The Church of the Nativity is built in Bethlehem Bethlehem

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529   The Samaritans revolt and are defeated; the Church of the Nativity is burnt down during the revolt.

2002   Israeli Israel

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 forces besiege the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem Bethlehem

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, when militants take shelter there.

2002   The 38-day stand-off in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem Bethlehem

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 comes to an end when the Palestinians inside agree to have 13 suspected militants among them deported to several different countries.