The complete history of Gaza in 60 seconds:
3,000 BC: Ancient Egypt builds a fortress in the Canaanite territory of Gaza… soon after Gaza is virtually abandoned
2500 BC: The Canaanites resettle in Gaza but soon Gaza is abandoned again
14th century BC: Gaza becomes part of the Egyptian Empire
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12th century BC: The Philistines move into Gaza. Samson is imprisoned and meets his death in Gaza
11th century BC: King David conquers Gaza for the Israelites
8th century BC: Gaza is conquered by the Assyrians
332 BC: Alexander the Great conquers Gaza
63 BC: Gaza is incorporated into the Roman Empire
30 BC: Gaza was granted to Herod the Great by Roman Emperor Augustus
7th Century AD: Gaza is conquered by Arab Muslim forces
1100 AD: The Crusaders conquer Gaza
1260 AD: Gaza is destroyed by the Mongols
1516 AD: Gaza is incorporated into the Ottoman Empire
1917: British occupation during World War I
1948: Palestinian conflict following Israeli Independence
1967: Gaza is occupied by Israel during the six day war
2005: Israel withdraws from Gaza ending its occupation
2007: Hamas takes control of Gaza
