Siege of Ma'arra (nov 17, 1098 – dec 25, 1098)
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The Siege of Maarat, occurred in late 1098 in the city of Ma'arrat al-Numan, in what is modern-day Syria, during the First Crusade. It is infamous for the claims of widespread cannibalism displayed by the Crusaders.
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