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Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land
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Throughout the medieval era, conflicts endorsed and spearheaded by Western Christian clergy unfolded to reclaim sacred territories. Among these endorsed conflicts were expeditions to Palestine, which targeted reconquering Jerusalem and adjacent lands from Islamic governance. The campaigns culminated in the capture of Jerusalem in 1099, and numerous subsequent military undertakings were launched, marking a significant and protracted era in European history. These expeditions, from the 11th to 13th centuries, left an enduring and complex legacy on Palestine and the Holy Land. The initial Crusader incursions aimed to establish Christian control, establishing Crusader states in the Levant. While the intensity of these campaigns diminished after the 15th century, coinciding with the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, their impact resonated through the formation of national legends, valorous accounts, and geographical nomenclature. Furthermore, the historical context of these medieval engagements has been invoked in modern times, shaping perspectives within political Islam and secular nationalism. By the end of the 13th century, Crusader influence in Palestine collapsed, especially after the loss of Acre. However, the legacy of these medieval invasions endured far beyond their physical presence. The Crusades profoundly affected the region’s history and identity formation. Therefore, this paper aims to venture beyond the Holy Wars and determine the legacy of the medieval Crusades on the contemporary geopolitical events in Palestine and the Middle East.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
İslam Coğrafyası Arkeolojisi, Ortaçağ Arkeolojisi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Mart 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
16 Ekim 2025
Kabul Tarihi
2 Şubat 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1
APA
Bedirhanoğlu, H. E. (2026). Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land. Vakanüvis - Uluslararası Tarih Araştırmaları Dergisi, 11(1), 52-78. https://doi.org/10.24186/vakanuvis.1805335
AMA
1.Bedirhanoğlu HE. Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land. VAKANÜVİS. 2026;11(1):52-78. doi:10.24186/vakanuvis.1805335
Chicago
Bedirhanoğlu, Hüseyin Erkan. 2026. “Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land”. Vakanüvis - Uluslararası Tarih Araştırmaları Dergisi 11 (1): 52-78. https://doi.org/10.24186/vakanuvis.1805335.
EndNote
Bedirhanoğlu HE (01 Mart 2026) Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land. Vakanüvis - Uluslararası Tarih Araştırmaları Dergisi 11 1 52–78.
IEEE
[1]H. E. Bedirhanoğlu, “Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land”, VAKANÜVİS, c. 11, sy 1, ss. 52–78, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.24186/vakanuvis.1805335.
ISNAD
Bedirhanoğlu, Hüseyin Erkan. “Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land”. Vakanüvis - Uluslararası Tarih Araştırmaları Dergisi 11/1 (01 Mart 2026): 52-78. https://doi.org/10.24186/vakanuvis.1805335.
JAMA
1.Bedirhanoğlu HE. Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land. VAKANÜVİS. 2026;11:52–78.
MLA
Bedirhanoğlu, Hüseyin Erkan. “Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land”. Vakanüvis - Uluslararası Tarih Araştırmaları Dergisi, c. 11, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 52-78, doi:10.24186/vakanuvis.1805335.
Vancouver
1.Hüseyin Erkan Bedirhanoğlu. Beyond the Battlefield: The Lasting Legacy of the Medieval Crusades on the Holy Land. VAKANÜVİS. 01 Mart 2026;11(1):52-78. doi:10.24186/vakanuvis.1805335