Treaty of Jaffa

A three-year truce signed by Salah ad-Din for the Ayyubid Sultanate and King Richard of England on behalf of Crusader forces

Purpose

The Treaty of jaffa, negotiated with the help od Balian of Ibelin, agreed a three-year truce between Ayyubid and Crusader forces, allowing Christian pilgrims to enter Jerusalem without hindrance.
Under the terms of the truce, the Ayyubids would retain jerusalem and most of Palestine. The Crusaders would retain coastal cities fro Tyre to Jaffa. The walls of Ascalon were razed.

Type

Treaty, Diplomatic

Medium

Vellum / Skin

Authoring Date

1 September 1192

Ratification Date

2 September 1192

Expiration Date

2 September 1195

Location

Jaffa

Signatories (Characters)

• Richard I of England
• Salah ad-Din

Signatories (Organizations)

• Ayyubid Sultanate
• Jerusalem