The Treaty of Jaffa

The Treaty of Jaffa, signed in 1192, was an agreement that ended the Third Crusade, a conflict between Christian and Muslim forces over control of the Holy Land. It was negotiated between the leaders of the Crusaders, including Richard the Lionheart of England, and the Muslim leader Saladin. The treaty allowed Christians to retain control of certain coastal cities, including Jaffa, while Muslims kept Jerusalem. It also permitted safe passage for Christian pilgrims to visit holy sites. This agreement aimed to establish a peaceful coexistence and relatively stable situation in the region following years of warfare.