Important+Places+of+the+Crusades

Acre: Stronghold city located to the North of Jerusalem. Became the final stronghold in the Holy Land. A pivotal city to control as it is by the Mediterranean Sea and not too far from Jerusalem.
 * Important Places of the Crusades **

Jerusalem: Jerusalem was the prize for all those in the crusades, Muslims and Christians alike. It was the center of the Holy Land and most treasured city in all the crusades.

Tripoli- This city by the sea was pivotal for the crusaders. This city was their beginning point in the attempt to take Egypt and eventually make it to Jerusalem.

Antioch- One of the very first cities captured by the crusaders. It is located in modern day Turkey.

Edessa- A major city that was captured by the crusaders during the glory of the first crusade.

Nicaea- The capital of the Turks and the first city to be captured by the crusaders on their campaign.

Tunis- A city located in Tunisia, this city was key to stop certain Muslims who becoming pirates.

Damietta- A city located on the north eastern part of Egypt. The crusaders held this city in their attempt to control and take over Egypt.