Royal Sovereignty in Frankish Jerusalem: Davidic Legacy and the Transformation of Jerusalem’s Cityscape in the 12th Century

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Abstract

This paper examines the role of the Frankish kings in the re-shaping of the city of Jerusalem during the first part of the 12th century, following the first Crusade. Through an analysis of the involvement of the kings in municipal undertakings, and of the geographical spread of the monumental foci of royal patronage throughout the city, it challenges previous notions concerning the scope and character of royal impact on the transformation of the cityscape. The transfer of the royal palace from its initial location in the Al-Aqsa Mosque to the Tower of David is then used as a case study to demonstrate the complex circumstances that affected the urban manifestations of kingship in Frankish Jerusalem.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPicturing Royal Charisma
Subtitle of host publicationKings and Rulers in the Near East from 3000 BCE to 1700 CE
PublisherArchaeopress
Pages114-127
Number of pages14
ISBN (Electronic)9781803271613
ISBN (Print)9781803271606
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Arts and Humanities

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