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Nur al-Din's Capture of Baniyas

Type Event Region Syria Time 1160

In 1160 Nur al-Din captured the strategic fortress of Baniyas (ancient Caesarea Philippi) northeast of Galilee, a Crusader border stronghold guarding…

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  1. 1160Baniyas · Golan HeightsNur al-Din marched south from southern Syria, assembling forces to besiege the fortress of Baniyas commanding the Mount Hermon pass, cutting it off from the main forces of the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
  2. 1160Baniyas · Golan HeightsThe garrison of Baniyas failed to withstand the Zengid assault and the fortress fell; the Kingdom of Jerusalem lost an important northern border stronghold, and the security situation on its northern frontier deteriorated markedly.

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