Siege of Jerusalem (1187)
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The Siege of Jerusalem took place from September 20 to October 2, 1187. It was part of the war called the Third Crusade.
Balian of Ibelin defended Jerusalem against the armies of Saladin.
A fictionalized version of the siege (attack) is seen in the movie Kingdom of Heaven, directed by Ridley Scott.