The siege of Jerusalem began on June 7, 1099, and lasted for eight weeks
It was the final major battle of the First Crusade, and resulted in the capture of the Holy City from the Muslim Fatimid Caliphate. The crusaders then massacred large numbers of the inhabitants, Muslims and Jews alike. The siege of Jerusalem began on June 7, 1099, and lasted for eight weeks. The crusaders were outnumbered by the defenders, but they were better equipped and motivated. They also had the advantage of surprise, as the Fatimids were not expecting them to attack Jerusalem so soon. On July 15, the crusaders finally broke through the city walls and entered Jerusalem. They then proceeded to massacre the inhabitants, regardless of their religion. The streets of the city were reportedly filled with blood. The conquest of Jerusalem was a major turning point in the history of the Crusades. It gave the crusaders control of the Holy City, and it also helped to legitimize their cause in the eyes of the Christian world. However, the massacre of the inhabitants of Jerusalem also tarnish...