The Vadum Iacob Research Project
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Description: Study of historical earthquakes at a Templar castle in northern Israel. History of the site, pictures, call for volunteers.
The ruined Crusader castle of Vadum Jacob is situated in the north of Israel, overlooking the crossing of the ancient road of the The well-documented castle was built and destroyed within eleven months (October 1178 - 29 August 1179). The decisive attack on the castle, commanded by Saladin himself, commenced on 24 August 1179. The defenders fought valiantly but failed to safeguard it. The Muslim sappers succeeded in breaking through the walls and killing 800 of the 1500 defenders, throwing their corpses into a deep well.
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