Battle of al-Babein 1167
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1167 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Egypt | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Crusader invasions of Egypt | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Jerusalem, Zengid dynasty | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 30.0167, 31.2167 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of al-Babein took place on March 18, 1167, during the third Crusader invasion of Egypt. King Amalric I of Jerusalem, and a Zengid army under Shirkuh, both hoped to take the control of Egypt over from the Fatimid Caliphate. Saladin served as Shirkuh’s highest-ranking officer in the battle. The result was a tactical draw between the forces, however the Crusaders failed to gain access to Egypt.
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