Statements (156)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:military_siege |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
establishment of Crusader states
Strengthened Crusader presence in the region consolidation of Muslim control |
| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
Remains of siege works
|
| gptkbp:belligerent |
gptkb:church
gptkb:Ayyubid_Sultanate |
| gptkbp:casualties |
significant losses on both sides
High casualties on both sides high on both sides |
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Fatimid_Caliphate
gptkb:church |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Crusader_knights
gptkb:Ayyubid_forces |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Balian_of_Ibelin
gptkb:Hugh_of_Payens gptkb:Saladin gptkb:Raymond_IV_of_Tripoli Saladin's tactics praised |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Impact on local population
|
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Control of trade routes
influenced European politics affected trade routes in the region affecting regional politics part of the larger conflict between Islam and Christianity led to alliances and rivalries among European powers shaped the future of the Crusader states |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Crusader motivations
Establishment of Crusader control Consolidation of Crusader states loss for Crusaders |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
Influence on medieval warfare inspired later military campaigns |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Mentioned in literature
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| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
featured in documentaries
depicted in art and literature analyzed in academic papers subject of historical novels studied in military history courses depicted in medieval literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of Crusader determination
|
| gptkbp:date |
1099
1187 August 1153 |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
strong walls
Ascalon walls Ascalon Castle |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
failed negotiations
Crusader-Fatimid relations |
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 months
|
| gptkbp:election_year |
strengthened Crusader presence in the Holy Land
weakened Fatimid control |
| gptkbp:engine |
used by attackers
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hattin
gptkb:Battle_of_Jerusalem |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
varied interpretations
Analyzed by military historians |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:church
gptkb:First_Crusade Varied interpretations by historians Fatimid political instability Part of the conflict between Christians and Muslims end of Crusader dominance in the region |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
analysis of leadership decisions
interpretations of military strategies Debates on its effectiveness impact on Muslim-Christian relations discussions on the ethics of the Crusades role in the narrative of the Crusades |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
archaeological evidence
Documented in various chronicles |
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
notable leaders involved
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased tensions between Christians and Muslims
shaped future military campaigns |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
12th century
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked a turning point in the Crusades
Turning point in the Crusades pivotal event in Crusades |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Chronicles_of_the_Crusades
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Ascalon
|
| gptkbp:impact |
shift in power dynamics
affected by the siege Shift in power dynamics in the Levant |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Baldwin_I_of_Jerusalem
gptkb:Godfrey_of_Bouillon gptkb:Hugh_of_Vermandois gptkb:Tancred_of_Hauteville gptkb:Robert_of_Normandy |
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a subject of study
Influence on later military sieges influenced future sieges Influence on future sieges influenced future sieges in the region remains of the city are archaeological sites |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Ascalon
|
| gptkbp:logistics |
Supply lines
supply management issues |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
part of larger conflict
encirclement tactics Blockade tactics Use of infantry and cavalry Part of the larger Crusader campaigns implemented by Crusaders |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Siege engines
catapults use of crossbows Use of trebuchets introduction of new siege tactics advancements noted |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
various accounts exist
Various accounts of the siege |
| gptkbp:next_event |
Further Crusader campaigns
|
| gptkbp:notable_allies |
Crusader alliances
formed during the conflict |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Baldwin_III_of_Jerusalem
gptkb:Shawar_of_Egypt |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
Crusader naval forces
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Capture of Ascalon
destruction of city defenses fall of Ascalon |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:Fatimid_Caliphate
gptkb:church |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Hattin
gptkb:Third_Crusade |
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Gesta_Francorum
historical chronicles Letters and documents from the period William of Tyre's history |
| gptkbp:result |
Crusader victory
Muslim victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic port city
strategic port city established Crusader control over the region |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of trade routes
Capture of key cities Access to the Mediterranean Sea |
| gptkbp:supply_chain |
cut off by Ayyubids
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_siege
siege warfare walls and towers garrisoned troops use of siege engines Mining and counter-mining Garrison defense |
| gptkbp:tradition |
by Crusader forces
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ascalon
gptkb:Baldwin_III_of_Jerusalem gptkb:Kingdom_of_Jerusalem gptkb:Principality_of_Antioch gptkb:Crown_of_Aragon gptkb:crusading_orders gptkb:Mithridates_VI |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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