1148 siege during the Second Crusade. It began on 24 July 1148 in what is now Syria and lasted until 28 July 1148 (about 4 days). The setting was Damascus. It was part of Second Crusade. Those involved included the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Knights Templar, Knights Hospitaller and the Holy Roman Empire.
Before and after
- 1147Construction of Koutoubia Mosque
- 1147Construction of Maulbronn Monastery
- from 1147 to 1149Second Crusade
- 1148Founding of Offenburg
- from 24 July 1148 to 28 July 1148Siege of Damascus
- 12th centuryOrigins of Citadel of Aleppo
- from 1150 to 1971Founding of University of Paris
- 1150Construction of Poblet Monastery
- 1150Construction of Skara Cathedral
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The era
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