On 20 October 1097, the First Crusaders arrived at the formidable walls of Antioch in ancient Syria, marking a critical juncture in their campaign to reclaim the Holy Land.
Exhausted yet resolute, the Crusader forces, led by prominent figures like Bohemond of Taranto and Raymond IV of Toulouse, confronted the daunting task of besieging the well-fortified city, a vital stronghold in the Muslim-controlled Levant.
The siege of Antioch would test their endurance and unity, setting the stage for one of the most gruelling and pivotal battles of the First Crusade, with significant consequences for both Christian and Muslim powers in the region.
