Saladin's Lost Battle: The Siege of Kerak

In 1183, Saladin launched a massive campaign against the Crusader fortress of Kerak, a stronghold built by Prince Raymond of Tripoli on the ancient King’s Highway. This episode explores why this siege failed despite overwhelming Muslim forces and how it exposed the fragility of Crusader supply lines in Transjordan. We examine the tactical decisions made by both sides, the role of Princess Stephanie of Milly, and the political maneuvering that prevented Saladin from taking one of the most critical fortresses in the Latin Kingdom. Discover the human stories behind the stones of Kerak and how this battle shaped the balance of power before Hattin. #KerakFortress #RaymondOfTripoli #StephanieOfMilly #SaladinSiege1183 #TransjordanHistory #CrusaderCastles #AyyubidDynasty #LatinKingdom #Hospitallers #Templars #MedievalMilitaryTactics #PrincessRegency #KingsHighway #IslamicGoldenAge #CrusadesHistory #MiddleEastHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo