Capture of Jerusalem

Timeline

1. 1099Walls and streets of Jerusalem · JerusalemAround midday prayers on 15 July the Crusaders broke through the walls and poured into the city, engaging the defenders in fierce street fighting; commanders such as Tancred led troops to capture the Temple Mount and other areas as the defenders gradually collapsed.
2. 1099Tower of David, Jerusalem · JerusalemThe commander Iftikhar al-Dawla withdrew with his remaining forces to the Tower of David and surrendered, receiving Tancred's guarantee of safe departure; the city fell under Crusader control, achieving the crusade's goal of recovering the holy city, though civilian casualties were heavy.