1187 AD

In 1187 AD, a significant event in medieval history occurred when Saladin, the Muslim leader of Egypt and Syria, recaptured Jerusalem from the Crusaders after a nearly 90-year Christian rule. This victory was a major turning point in the Crusades, sparking widespread warfare between Christian and Muslim forces in the Middle East. The event also influenced European attitudes and policies toward the Holy Land and contributed to ongoing religious and political tensions for centuries.