Saladin's Siege of Jerusalem 1187: The Peaceful Conquest

In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the fall of Jerusalem to Saladin in October 1187, focusing on the treaty negotiated with Balian of Ibelin. Unlike the bloody conquest of 1099, Saladin's takeover was marked by negotiation, ransom, and surprisingly lenient terms. We explore the complex politics inside the city, Balian's threats to destroy the Dome of the Rock, and the last-minute negotiations that spared many lives. The episode contrasts Christian and Muslim accounts, including Ibn al-Athir and the Itinerarium Peregrinorum, to understand how Jerusalem's surrender became a model for medieval siege diplomacy and a defining moment for Saladin's reputation in both East and West. #Saladin #Jerusalem1187 #BalianOfIbelin #SiegeOfJerusalem #Crusades #DomeOfTheRock #AlAqsa #Ayyubid #IbnAlAthir #ItinerariumPeregrinorum #AlQadiAlFadil #BahaAdDin #Ransom #MedievalDiplomacy #Hattin #Outremer #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo