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Saladin's Recapture of Jerusalem

Type Event Region 全世界 Time 1187

On October 2, 1187, after destroying the Crusader main force at Hattin, Saladin approached Jerusalem;…

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  1. 1187Jerusalem · JudeaAfter his victory at Hattin, Saladin swiftly marched north to besiege Jerusalem. Outnumbered, the garrison negotiated ransom terms with the Muslim side through the mediation of nobles such as those of Ibelin.
  2. 1187Jerusalem · JudeaThe two sides reached an agreement: Christians could leave the city after paying a ransom. Saladin's forces entered peacefully, and Crusader-ruled Jerusalem fell.

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