Siege of al-Dāmūs 1210
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1210 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Spain | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Almohad wars in the Iberian Peninsula | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Almohad Caliphate, Crown of Aragon, Knights Hospitaller, Knights Templar | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.0633, -1.2862 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of al-Dāmūs was a battle of the Reconquista that occurred in the year 1210. The forces of the Kingdom of Aragon, together with auxiliary forces of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller, were pitted against the defending forces of the Almohades. The Christian forces defeated the Muslim defenders. This battle was significant because in taking the castle at al-Dāmūs, the Christian forces riled their Muslim opponents to initiate a grand offensive that would eventually culminate in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa. This offensive, in turn, marked the end of the Islamic domination of the region and the beginning of Christian rule in the province.
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