Battle of Artah

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Battle of Artah
Part of the First Crusade
Date 1105
Location northern Syria
Result Crusader victory
Combatants
Principality of Antioch Seljuk Turks
Commanders
Tancred Radwan
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Artah was fought in 1105 between Crusader forces and the Seljuk Turks. The Turks were led by Fakhr al-Mukh Radwan, while the Crusaders were led by Tancred, regent of Antioch. The Crusaders were victorious, and proceeded to threaten Aleppo itself.