Abstract

This research presents Contemporary Crusader Sources: A source for the History and Siege of Antioch (490–491 AH/1097–1098 AD), a pivotal era that brought about profound transformations in medieval history. The study aims to provide a comprehensive biography of contemporary Crusader historians of the First Crusade and their works, highlighting their roles in the campaign, whether they accompanied it, arrived in the East afterward, or authored their works from the West based on the testimonies of accompanying historians and eyewitnesses.

The research particularly focuses on the pivotal role of the momentous events witnessed in Antioch, relying on the writings of historians who accompanied the First Crusade. This includes a description of the city's features, followed by its siege and fall—a critical juncture in the Crusaders' advance towards Jerusalem. It elucidates how chaos engulfed the city upon the Crusaders' entry, leading to the massacre of Muslims, with the exception of those who sought refuge in the citadel..

Furthermore, the study addresses the counter-siege imposed by Kerbogha on the Crusaders inside Antioch after its fall, and the ensuing suffering, leading to the discovery of the Holy Lance, which significantly boosted Crusader morale and contributed to their victory.

Keywords:

• چاڤكانيێن خاجهه‌لگران,
• Crusader Sources,
• Contemporary Historians,
• Fall of Antioch,
• چه‌رخێن ناڤه ڕاست,
• Antioch,
• ديروكنڤيسێن هه‌ڤچه‌رخ,
• Middle Ages,
• كه‌ڤتنا ئه‌نطاكييا,
• سقوط إنطاكية,
• العصور الوسطى.,
• ئه‌نطاكييا,
• إنطاكية,
• المصادر الصليبية,
• المؤرخون المعاصرون