Aigues-Mortes
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Aigues-Mortes is a commune in the Gard department in the Occitania region of southern France. The medieval city walls surrounding the city are well preserved. Situated on the junction of the Canal du
City walls
Louis IX on a ship departing from Aigues-Mortes, for the Seventh Crusade
The Canal du Rhône à Sète traversing Aigues-Mortes
Letter from Mr. Fargeon, administrator of the Canal of Aigues-Mortes, 25 November 1806
Eighth Crusade
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The Eighth Crusade was the second Crusade launched by Louis IX of France, this one against the Hafsid dynasty in Tunisia in 1270. It is also known as the Crusade of Louis IX Against Tunis or the Secon
Death of Louis IX in Tunis
Louis' capture at the Battle of Fariskur (1250).
Hulagu's siege of Alamut.
Baibars defeats the Armenians at the Disaster of Mari, illumination from Le Livre des Merveilles 15th century.