Siege

Siege of Sahyun Castle

2 Aug 1188 – 5 Aug 1188 · 35.60° N, 36.06° E

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When
2 Aug 1188 – 5 Aug 1188
Kind
Siege
Coordinates
35.60° N, 36.06° E
Description
12th-century Crusader battle in Syria

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Siege of Sahyun Castle

Crusader battle in Syria, 12th century

The siege of Sahyun Castle took place in July 1188 between the Ayyubid Sultanate led by Saladin and the Knights Hospitaller, who held Sahyun Castle. After a few days of siege, the castle was captured.

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