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Battle of Harim 1164

Battle of Harim: Nur ad-Din Zangi
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1164Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationSyriaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictCrusader battles between 1149 and 1189Wikidata P361
Coordinates36.2000, 36.5167Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Harim (Harenc) was fought on 12 August 1164 at Harim, Syria, between the forces of Nur ad-Din, and a combined army from the County of Tripoli, the Principality of Antioch, the Byzantine Empire, and Armenia. Nur ad-Din won a crushing victory, capturing most of the leaders of the opposing army.

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Location

36.2000, 36.5167 · Syria

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