On this day, 8 July 1099, the First Crusade's 15,000 starving Christian soldiers, driven by fervent faith and desperation, embarked on a sombre yet resolute procession around the walls of Jerusalem.
Their bodies weakened by starvation, yet their spirits unwavering, they marched in a religious rite of hope and fortitude.
The Muslim defenders, watching from their fortified positions, witnessed this extraordinary display of endurance, a potent prelude to the siege that would soon culminate in the city's fall.
This poignant act of devotion underscored the Crusaders' unwavering resolve and set the stage for a pivotal moment in the annals of religious warfare.
