Crusader Atlas
crusaderatlas.comInteractive map of Crusader castles, towns, and fortifications in the Holy Land
Travel & Locationhistoryinteractive-mapmedievalcrusadesheritagecartographyopen-access
About
Crusader Atlas is a hand-curated interactive historical atlas mapping Crusader-era sites, fortresses, battles, and surviving remains across modern Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. It covers the medieval Kingdom of Jerusalem and neighboring Latin states from 1099–1291, placing every castle, church, and battlefield on a modern map with detailed accounts and photographs. The project is free and ad-free, sustained by voluntary donations.
Problem
Historical accounts of the Crusader states make geography abstract and hard to visualize, disconnecting readers from the physical reality of the kingdom.
For
history enthusiasts, researchers, and travelers interested in medieval Crusader history
How it works
Users explore an interactive map with curated markers for castles, towns, battles, and religious sites, each containing historical accounts, Wikipedia links, and photographs of surviving remains.
Business model
free
Status
launched
Founders
- Yotam Katzsite