Siege of Antioch
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Wars, Battles, Crusades, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Islam, Muslims, Mosques, Cities, Urbanization
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History
- Geographical Location: Syria
- Date: 1097-1098
Article abstract: Type of action: Siege in the First Crusade. Result: Successful crusader siege of Byzantine city.
The Siege of Antioch was one of the main military engagements of the First Crusade (1095-1099). Antioch, where Saint Peter established the first bishop’s seat, had been regarded as a holy site to Christians since about 300 b.c.e. Ruled by the Byzantines from the 900’s, Antioch became an important commercial center. The Seljuks seized the city in 1085. At the time of the Crusades, Antioch was the most heavily fortified city on the Syrian frontier....
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