jul 1, 1097 - Franks arrive at Antioch (rajab 490)

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“They broke through in rajab 490 [July 1097], crossed Cilicia, and finally reached Antioch, which they besieged...
“Yaghi Siyan [leader of Antioch] showed unparalleled courage and sidom, strength and Judgement… He protected the families of the Christians in Antioch and would not allow a hair of their heads to be touched” (Ibn al-Athir, 196).