1229 Treaty of Jaffa

The Treaty of Jaffa, signed in 1229, was an agreement during the Crusades, a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land. This treaty allowed the Christian Kingdom of Jerusalem to regain control of certain territories in Palestine, including Jerusalem itself, but it was only for a limited time and under the condition of a Muslim presence in the city. The treaty was significant because it marked a temporary peace between the two sides, reflecting the complexities and shifting alliances of the period.