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Siege of Antioch

For other uses please see Siege of Antioch (disambiguation) {{#invoke: Navbox | navbox }} The Siege of Antioch took place during the First Crusade in 1097 and 1098. The first siege, by the crusaders against the Muslim-held city, lasted from 21 October 1097 to 2 June 1098. Antioch lay on the crusaders' route to Palestine, and anticipating that it would be attacked the Muslim governor of the city, Yaghi-Siyan, began stockpiling food and sending requests for help.

Located at 36.2, 36.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles of the First Crusade, Battles involving the Seljuk Turks, Sieges of the Crusades, Sieges involving Syria, History of Antioch, Conflicts in 1097, Conflicts in 1098

Syria (Roman province)

Syria was an early Roman province, annexed to the Roman Empire in 64 BC by Pompey, as a consequence of his military presence in the Levant, after pursuing victory in the Third Mithridatic War. Following the Jewish-Roman wars, Syria was merged with Judaea in 135 CE, creating the larger province of Syria Palaestina. It remained under Roman, and subsequently Byzantine, rule for several centuries, until falling to the Islamic conquests.

Located at 36.2, 36.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roman Syria, Fertile Crescent, States and territories established in 64 BC, Seleucid Empire successor states

Hatay Archaeology Museum

The Hatay Archaeology Museum (Turkish: Hatay Arkeoloji Müzesi) is the archaeology museum of Hatay Province, Turkey. It is known for its extensive collection of Roman and Byzantine Era mosaics. The museum is located in Antakya, the main city of Hatay. Construction of the museum started in 1934 on the recommendation of the French archaeologist and antiquities inspector M. Prost. It was completed in 1938 and came under Turkish control in 1939 following Hatay's unification with Turkey.

Located at 36.2019, 36.16 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Antakya, Museums established in 1934, Archaeological museums in Turkey, Museums in Hatay Province

526 Antioch earthquake

The 526 Antioch earthquake was a major earthquake that hit Syria and Antioch in the Byzantine Empire in 526. It struck during late May, probably between May 20–29, at mid-morning, killing approximately 250,000 people. The earthquake was followed by a fire that destroyed most of the buildings left standing by the earthquake. The maximum intensity in Antioch is estimated to be between VIII (destructive) and IX (violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale.

Located at 36.23, 36.12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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526, Earthquakes in Syria, Earthquakes in Turkey, 6th-century earthquakes, 6th century in Syria, 6th century in the Byzantine Empire, History of Hatay Province, History of Antioch