Arabs admired in Europe during the Crusades
Most people would assume that during that almighty conflict between Christianity and Islam, known as the Crusades, there would be no Arab figures admired in Europe – and yet there were.
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Mistaken statue of Saladin at Templar Kerak castle
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Ajlun Castle – fortress built by Saladin
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