Saladin's Siege of Jerusalem 1187: The Peaceful Conquest

In 1187, Saladin's army surrounded Jerusalem, but the conquest was not a bloody massacre. This episode explores the negotiations between Saladin and Balian of Ibelin, the terms of surrender, and how Saladin's mercy contrasted with the Crusader capture of Jerusalem in 1099. We discuss the ransom of captives, the treatment of Christians, and the symbolic entry into the city. Drawing on accounts from Imad ad-Din al-Isfahani and Ibn al-Athir, we uncover the strategic and ethical decisions that shaped this pivotal moment. What did Saladin gain by offering clemency? How did his actions cement his legacy in both Muslim and Christian chronicles? Join Lucas and Luna as they delve into the dramatic days of October 1187, when Jerusalem changed hands without the slaughter many feared. #Saladin #Jerusalem #SiegeOfJerusalem1187 #BalianOfIbelin #ImadAdDinAlIsfahani #IbnAlAthir #Crusades #Ayyubid #AlQuds #ThirdCrusade #MedievalHistory #MiddleEast #PeacefulConquest #Hattin #Ransom #History #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo