On 15 July 1099, Christian forces captured and plundered the city of Jerusalem during the First Crusade.
This historic event marked the culmination of a long and brutal campaign aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land.
Christian soldiers, driven by religious fervour, breached the city walls and unleashed a wave of violence and destruction.
Thousands of the city's Muslim and Jewish inhabitants were killed in the ensuing chaos.
Capture of Jerusalem was seen as a significant victory for the Crusaders, solidifying their presence in the region and establishing Christian control over one of the most revered cities in the world.
