Wars, politics & history

Siege of Kerak

from November 1183 to December 1183

1183 siege of the Crusades. It began in November 1183 in what is now Jordan and lasted until 4 December 1183 (about 33 days). The setting was Kerak Castle. It was part of Crusader battles between 1149 and 1189. Those involved included the Ayyubid Sultanate and the Kingdom of Jerusalem.

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This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 12th century.