In 1099 on July 15th, Jerusalem fell to the crusaders.
Crusaders circled Jerusalem in their bare feet as an act of contrition and as a reminder of what once happened in Jericho.
The Crusaders had to pass through the major city of Antioch on their way to Jerusalem during the First Crusade. Antioch was a pivotal stronghold that they captured in 1098, which provided a strategic base for their subsequent advance towards Jerusalem. The city's fall was crucial for the Crusaders, as it allowed them to secure a vital route and gather resources before continuing their journey.
Crusaders
1099
walked!
The Crusaders wanted to control the city of Jerusalem.
A General named Saladin led the Muslim Army to retake Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the Crusaders.
Jerusalem was the destination of the first two crusaders.
the jerusalem cross
to retake Jerusalem form the Muslims
Jerusalem