The Mongol Siege of Aleppo 1260

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Mongol siege of Aleppo in 1260, a pivotal moment that saw the ancient city fall to Hulagu Khan's forces. They explore the strategic importance of Aleppo, the role of the Armenian king Hethum I and the Crusader prince Bohemond VI, the brutal sack of the city, and the tragic death of the historian Ibn Shaddad. The conversation also touches on the aftermath, including the destruction of the Umayyad Mosque and the long-term impact on Syria. This episode offers a fresh angle on the Mongol invasions, focusing on a specific siege that is often overshadowed by the sack of Baghdad. #MongolEmpire #SiegeOfAleppo #HulaguKhan #Ilkhanate #HethumI #BohemondVI #IbnShaddad #UmayyadMosque #Syria #1260 #MedievalHistory #MilitaryHistory #MongolInvasion #SiegeWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #CentralAsia #MongolInvasions #GenghisKhan Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo