Horns of Hattin

The Horns of Hattin refers to a significant historical battle fought on July 4, 1187, during the Crusades. Located near present-day Tiberias in Israel, this event involved the forces of the Muslim leader Saladin against the Crusader states. Saladin's army decisively defeated the Crusaders, leading to the capture of Jerusalem and marking a turning point in the struggle for control over the Holy Land. The battle is named for the twin peaks resembling horns in the region, and it showcased the shifting balance of power in medieval warfare between Christian and Muslim forces.