Siege of Acre 1189-1191

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Siege_of_Sidon_1130
gptkbp:aftermath Strengthened Crusader presence in the region
gptkbp:casualties High casualties on both sides
gptkbp:cultural_impact Depicted in literature and art
Influenced later Crusader campaigns
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Negotiations for surrender
Attempts to secure reinforcements
gptkbp:end_date 1191
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the conflict between Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land
gptkbp:historical_significance Turning point in the Third Crusade
Impact on Muslim-Christian relations
Demonstrated the power of the Crusader states
gptkbp:historical_source Military records
Diplomatic correspondence
Archaeological evidence
Letters from participants
Chroniclers' accounts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Acre 1189-1191
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:Ayyubid_forces
Crusader forces
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Richard_the_Lionheart
gptkb:Saladin
gptkb:Philip_II_of_France
gptkbp:launch_date 1189
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of Crusader determination
Example of medieval siege warfare
gptkbp:location gptkb:Acre
gptkbp:military_strategy Psychological warfare
Concentration of forces
Control of supply lines
Use of local alliances
Siege artillery deployment
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:Capture_of_Acre_by_Crusaders
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Third_Crusade
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Siege_of_Jerusalem_1099
gptkb:Battle_of_Arsuf
gptkb:Fall_of_Jerusalem_1187
gptkb:Siege_of_Tyre_1187
gptkb:Battle_of_Hattin
gptkbp:result Crusader victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic port city
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:military_siege
Use of siege engines
Naval blockade
Military siege
Mining and counter-mining