The Battle That Ended Crusaders’ Presence In The Holy Land

One of the most important battles in history

Defending the walls (Public domain)

The First Crusade was launched in 1096 CE with a call from Pope Urban II. The pope called on faithful Christians to make an armed pilgrimage to the Holy Land with the goal of liberating Zion from the Muslims. Pope Urban II appealed to poor Christians and told them that glory, riches, and the…