Siege of Jerusalem (1187)
The Siege of Jerusalem took place from September 20 to October 2, 1187. It was part of the war called the Third Crusade.
Balian of Ibelin defended Jerusalem against the armies of Saladin. When he surrendered, the Muslims enslaved thousands of Christians but let many leave after they bought their freedom.
A fictionalized version of the siege (attack) is seen in the movie Kingdom of Heaven, directed by Ridley Scott.
Siege Of Jerusalem (1187) Media
The Christians of the Holy City Defiling before Saladin
Balian of Ibelin surrendering the city of Jerusalem to Saladin, from Les Passages faits Outremer par les Français contre les Turcs et autres Sarrasins et Maures outremarins, c. 1490
