Battle of Hattin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:church
gptkb:Sultan
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:aftermath capture of Jerusalem
Massacre of prisoners
massacre of prisoners
Ayyubid control over the Holy Land
Saladin's campaign against Jerusalem
loss of Crusader strongholds
Fall of Jerusalem in 1187
gptkbp:associated_with the legend of the Knights Templar
Saladin's reputation
gptkbp:caused_by Crusader expansion into Muslim territories
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:Mount_Hattin
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Crusader_States
gptkb:Ayyubid_Sultanate
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Jerusalem
Did not arrive in time
Many taken captive
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Saladin
gptkb:Guy_of_Lusignan
gptkbp:conflict direct confrontation
Attempted to hold key positions
significantly decreased after the battle
Religious war
Disorganized and exhausted
included knights and foot soldiers
Diminished before the battle
Disorganized during battle
Underestimated Muslim strength
gptkbp:consequences shift in alliances
gptkbp:contributed_to Muslim unity against Crusaders
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature and art
inspired literature and art
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in films and documentaries
Mentioned in various texts
gptkbp:date 1187
July 4, 1187
gptkbp:defeated Boosted Muslim morale
Paved the way for the Third Crusade.
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:archaeological_site
various historical texts
gptkbp:diocese Failed to escape encirclement
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations affected Christian-Muslim relations
Affected Christian-Muslim relations
gptkbp:documentary Produced about the event
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:famous_for the Horns of Hattin
gptkbp:fighting_style open-field battle
gptkbp:followed_by the Siege of Jerusalem
gptkbp:fought_in July 4
Christian and Muslim forces
July 4, 1187
a hot summer day
Muslims and Crusaders
gptkbp:founded gptkb:dynasty
Ayyubid power in the region
Ayyubid rule in Jerusalem
gptkbp:goal Reclaim Jerusalem
gptkbp:has_ability Approximately 20,000 Crusaders
Approximately 30,000 Ayyubids
approximately 20,000 Crusaders
approximately 30,000 Ayyubids
approximately 30,000 Muslim forces
gptkbp:highlights logistics in warfare
gptkbp:historical_analysis Studied in military history
examined in military studies
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:church
varied among historians
Varied among historians
analyzed in military history studies
part of the Crusades
symbol of Muslim resurgence
Seen as a turning point in the Crusades
gptkbp:historical_debate Ongoing among scholars
ongoing among scholars
gptkbp:historical_event Various medieval accounts
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Mu'azzam
gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Mu'izz
gptkb:Balian_of_Ibelin
gptkb:William_of_Tyre
gptkb:Hugh_of_Payens
gptkb:Richard_the_Lionheart
gptkb:Baldwin_IV_of_Jerusalem
gptkb:Conrad_of_Montferrat
gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Nasir
gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Zahir
gptkb:Ibn_al-Athir
gptkb:Raymond_III_of_Tripoli
gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Mu'taz
gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Mu'tamid
gptkb:Al-Nasir_Salah_al-Din
gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Afdal
gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Mu'tasim
gptkb:Al-Malik_al-Mu'ayyad
documented by chroniclers
Various chroniclers documented the battle
gptkbp:historical_impact Shifted power dynamics in the region
reshaped the political landscape of the region
shift in power in the region
shift in power in the Levant
Shifted power balance in the Holy Land
gptkbp:historical_period 1187
gptkbp:historical_significance Studied in military academies
Turning point in the Crusades
Considered a pivotal moment
considered a turning point in the Crusades
marked the decline of Crusader states
Marked the decline of Crusader power
gptkbp:historical_site Preserved in modern times
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Chronicles_of_the_Crusades
various primary and secondary sources
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Hattin
gptkbp:impact shifted power in the Levant
gptkbp:influenced Christian-Muslim relations
Subsequent battles in the region
Christian-Muslim relations thereafter
gptkbp:influenced_by geography of the region
internal conflicts among Crusaders
previous Crusader defeats
gptkbp:inspired later military campaigns
military tactics in later conflicts
gptkbp:involved_forces Superior numbers
Well-prepared and organized
Well-coordinated
included cavalry and infantry
approximately 20,000 Crusaders
approximately 30,000 Muslims
Utilized terrain advantage
Syrian allies
Turcoman allies
gptkbp:is_aimed_at defeating the Crusaders
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in military strategy studies
historians and scholars
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Various historical sites
historical reenactments
remembered in historical reenactments
Observed in various forms
gptkbp:is_characterized_by intense fighting
heavy casualties on both sides
gptkbp:is_documented_in chroniclers
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:Photographer
documentaries and films
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:church
gptkb:Ayyubid_Sultanate
siege tactics
Crossbowmen
gptkbp:is_known_for a symbol of Muslim resurgence.
gptkbp:is_near gptkb:Sea_of_Galilee
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_Crusades
gptkb:church
gptkbp:key_event capture of the True Cross
defeat of the Crusader army
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Saladin
gptkb:Guy_of_Lusignan
gptkbp:landscape Hilly and arid region
gptkbp:leadership Decisive and strategic
Questioned after defeat
criticized for poor decisions
Captured and executed
recognized for strategic brilliance
gptkbp:led_to gptkb:the_Third_Crusade
gptkb:Third_Crusade
fall of Acre
the establishment of Muslim control over Jerusalem
Muslim reconquest of Jerusalem
gptkbp:legacy influenced future military tactics
inspiration for future battles
Influenced future Crusades
remains a subject of study in military strategy.
considered a turning point in the Crusades
Symbol of Muslim unity against Crusaders
gptkbp:located_in near the Sea of Galilee
Near Tiberias
gptkbp:location gptkb:Hattin
gptkb:Hattin,_Israel
gptkb:Galilee
Hattin, near Tiberias
gptkbp:losses Significant casualties
Significant loss of territory
gptkbp:military_strategy Flanking maneuvers
used infantry and cavalry tactics
gptkbp:military_technology used crossbows and siege engines
gptkbp:narrative_style Chronicled by various historians
often romanticized
often studied in military history
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Siege_of_Jerusalem_(1187)
gptkb:Battle_of_Arsuf
gptkb:King_Baldwin_IV
gptkb:battle
importance of logistics
Study the tactics used
Learned from the battle
in the history of the Crusades
Allah Akbar
Crusaders lost control of Galilee
Crusaders were demoralized
Set precedent for future Muslim victories
gptkbp:notable_event medieval military history
capture of the True Cross
gptkbp:notable_for the capture of the True Cross
gptkbp:occurs_in July 4, 1187
gptkbp:outcome decisive Muslim victory
destruction of the Crusader army
capture of Crusader leaders
capture of the True Cross
Decisive defeat for Crusaders
siege by Saladin
Capture of many Crusader leaders
gptkbp:part_of the larger conflict of the Crusades
gptkbp:participants gptkb:Hospitallers
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:portrayed_by films and documentaries
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Chronicles_of_the_Crusades
Chronicles of the time
The History of the Crusades by William of Tyre
The Book of the Just Kings by Ibn al-Athir
gptkbp:reputation Enhanced after the victory
Enhanced after the battle
enhanced after the battle
Established as a formidable leader
gptkbp:result Decisive Muslim victory
decisive Muslim victory
Ayyubid victory
gptkbp:resulted_in mass surrender of Crusaders
the execution of captured knights
massacre of prisoners
capture of the True Cross
gptkbp:significance led to the fall of Jerusalem
Led to the fall of Jerusalem
decisive victory for Muslims
loss of Jerusalem
Led to the Muslim reconquest of Jerusalem
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of water sources
control of the Holy Land
Control of the Holy Land
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:Siege_of_Tiberias
divide and conquer
feigned retreat
encirclement
Divide and conquer
Encirclement and attrition
exhaustion of the Crusader forces
encirclement by Muslim forces
encirclement of Crusader forces
use of terrain by Muslims
Encirclement of Crusader forces
Use of water supply as a weapon
failed to adapt to the terrain
focused on attrition and exhaustion
use of water supply as a weapon
Surrounding and cutting off Crusader forces
Use of mounted archers
gptkbp:takes_place_in gptkb:Hattin
1187
gptkbp:treatment Humane treatment
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for the formation of new alliances
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for gptkb:Christian_Crusader_states
in the Crusades.
gptkbp:was_affecting Christian-Muslim relations
future Crusades
the balance of power in the region
the Crusader morale
the Crusader strategy
the future of the Holy Land
gptkbp:was_marked_by turning point in the Crusades
Crusader dominance in the region
Crusader expansion in the region
gptkbp:weather_conditions extreme heat
Extreme heat