On This Day: The Fifth Crusade, Siege of Damietta, May 24th, 1212 | Ancient Origins
- Author
- Sahir
- Published
- Sat 24 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/otd-fifth-crusade-0022137
On May 24, 1218, the Fifth Crusade set sail from Acre, aiming for Egypt. Their siege of Damietta began with hope—and ended in humiliation.
