Siege of Almeria

The Siege of Almería occurred in 1147 during the Reconquista, a period when Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule. Christian forces, led by King Alfonso VII of León and Castile, besieged the coastal city of Almería, which was a key Muslim stronghold and trading port. After a protracted and difficult siege lasting several months, the city fell to the Christians, marking a significant victory that weakened Muslim control in southern Spain. This event contributed to the gradual shift in power dynamics during the ongoing struggle between Christian and Muslim territories in the region.