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Medieval pilgrims versus Arab bandits

Medieval pilgrims versus Arab bandits

Going on pilgrimage to Jerusalem in the Middle Ages was dangerous

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Tony McMahon
May 28, 2025
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Greetings Gold and Silver Level Templar Knights! A pilgrimage to Jerusalem in the 11th century CE could be a death sentence. In the account below, read how one group of pilgrims fought with Arab bandits for their own survival. An amazing story.

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Jerusalem was the most holy place in Christendom. For Medieval Christians, it was the dream of a lifetime to jo…

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