The pilgrims were unable to reach Jerusalem primarily due to the political and military conflicts in the region during the Middle Ages, particularly the presence of hostile forces such as the Seljuk Turks. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire's decline and the lack of safe passage through territories controlled by various factions hindered their journey. The situation prompted the call for the Crusades, aimed at reclaiming Jerusalem for Christendom.
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Plymouth Rock,Massachucetts.
Christians can travel to jerusalem freely in peace.
Christian pilgren can go to Jerusalem in peace.
The crusaders were trying to reach Jerusalem.
third
a better religious live in jerusalem
They feel closer to God.
They admitted only those pilgrims traveling from Constantinople. The began to welcome Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem. They doubled the taxes for traveling on the roads into Jerusalem. They closed the pilgrimage routes to Jerusalem.
KING SALADIN AYYUBI signed a treaty with King Richard I which ended the Third Crusade and required Saladin to open Jerusalem up to Christian pilgrims.
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Bethlehem is located about 6 miles south of Jerusalem in the West Bank. It is a short distance from Jerusalem and is often visited by tourists and pilgrims for its historical and religious significance.
Plymouth Rock,Massachucetts.
colonial america
Because that's where Christians believe Jesus lived so they would got to Jerusalem for the experience of walking and being wear Jesus was.
They were trying to get to Holland.
Jerusalem