Fall of Haifa (1265)

In 1265, the army of Baibars the Mamluk captured Haifa, destroying its fortifications, which had been rebuilt by Louis IX of France, as well as the majority of the city's homes to prevent the European Crusaders from returning.^[1]

Crusader battles in the Levant (1096–1303)

First Crusade

Period post First Crusade

Second Crusade

Period post Second Crusade

Third Crusade

Fifth Crusade

Period post Sixth Crusade

End of the Crusader states in the Levant

References

↑ "Haifa in the Middle Ages".

Coordinates: 32°48′00″N 34°59′00″E / 32.8000°N 34.9833°E / 32.8000; 34.9833

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