Siege of Almería (1157 AD)

Siege of Almería (Almohad Caliphate vs Kingdom of Castile & Kingdom of León & border|23px Republic of Genoa & Taifa of Murcia) took place in 1157 AD during Reconquista.

Battle facts

• Year: 1157 AD
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Reconquista
• Side A: Almohad Caliphate
• Side B: Kingdom of Castile, Kingdom of León, border|23px Republic of Genoa, Taifa of Murcia
• Commanders (A): Abu Sa'eed, Ahmed bin Milhan (defected), Abdullah bin Sulieman
• Commanders (B): Alfonso VII of León and Castile, Muhammad ibn Mardanīsh
• Casualties: approx. UnknownHeavy
• Outcome: Almohad victory
• Coordinates: 36.842°, -2.464°

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