Statue of Saladin
| Statue of Saladin | |
|---|---|
| تمثال صلاح الدين الأيوبي: Arabic | |
 Statue of Saladin in front of the Citadel of Damascus | |
| Artist | Abdallah al-Sayed |
| Year | 1993 (inaugurated) |
| Type | Oversize equestrian statue |
| Medium | bronze |
| Location | In front of the Citadel of Damascus, Damascus, Syria |
| 33°30′42.3″N 36°18′2.1″E / 33.511750°N 36.300583°E | |
| Owner | Municipality of Damascus |
The Statue of Saladin (
Hafez Assad in 1993, marking the 800th anniversary of Saladin's death.[1]
The bronze statue represents Saladin's victory at the
Renaud de Chatillon and Guy de Lusignan whom he captured at the battle walking behind him on foot while the crown of the Kingdom of Jerusalem lies on the floor.[2]
Other statues of Saladin
Old Jerusalem
- Saladin and Richard the Lionheart equestrian statue, Old Jerusalem
Karak
- Saladin equestrian statue, Karak, Jordan
References
- ISBN 9780199237432.
- ISBN 9781841623146.
