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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 4 MIN

Saladin and the Siege of Tyre 1187

from Saladin: The Muslim Leader Who Defeated Crusaders — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Saladin's failed siege of Tyre in 1187-1188, a pivotal moment that followed his victory at Hattin and capture of Jerusalem. They examine how Conrad of Montferrat's arrival turned the tide, the role of Tyre's fortifications and naval supply lines, and why this defeat mattered for the Third Crusade. Drawing on Ibn al-Athir's chronicles and the Old French Continuation of William of Tyre, they discuss Saladin's miscalculations, the garrison's resilience, and the logistical challenges facing Muslim forces. The episode also considers Tyre as a symbol of Frankish resistance and how its survival shaped subsequent campaigns. #Saladin #Tyre #SiegeOfTyre #ConradOfMontferrat #Hattin #ThirdCrusade #IbnAlAthir #Ayyubid #Crusades #MedievalHistory #MiddleEast #SiegeWarfare #NavalHistory #Frankish #Jerusalem #1187 #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Saladin's failed siege of Tyre in 1187-1188, a pivotal moment that followed his victory at Hattin and capture of Jerusalem. They examine how Conrad of Montferrat's arrival turned the tide, the role of Tyre's fortifications and naval supply lines, and why this defeat mattered for the Third Crusade. Drawing on Ibn al-Athir's chronicles and the Old French Continuation of William of Tyre, they discuss Saladin's miscalculations, the garrison's resilience, and the logistical challenges facing Muslim forces. The episode also considers Tyre as a symbol of Frankish resistance and how its survival shaped subsequent campaigns. #Saladin #Tyre #SiegeOfTyre #ConradOfMontferrat #Hattin #ThirdCrusade #IbnAlAthir #Ayyubid #Crusades #MedievalHistory #MiddleEast #SiegeWarfare #NavalHistory #Frankish #Jerusalem #1187 #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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