r/Assyria • u/Monarchist_Weeb1917 Assyrian • Sep 13 '24
History/Culture Flag of Crusader Assyria(Fictional)
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u/Monarchist_Weeb1917 Assyrian Sep 13 '24
Let's say, theoretically, the Crusades went further into the Middle East & liberated the Assyrians from the Seljuk Turks & the Abbasid Caliphate. There, the Crusaders establish the Kingdom of Assyria to solidify the liberation of Assyrians from the Seljuks & Abbasids. So I created this flag for a fun little scenario where the Crusades were even more successful & reached to Mesopotamia.
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Sep 13 '24
Crusaders did reach Mesopotamia, Edessa(Urfa) was a crusader state in 12th century. Assyrians were still sizeable majority there, with Armenians.
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u/Monarchist_Weeb1917 Assyrian Sep 13 '24
True, but I meant further into Mesopotamia such as Nineveh & Babylon.
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Sep 13 '24
They did extend till Mardin at their peak. Look for County of Edessa for instance. Crusaders dumb tactics during 2nd crusade lead to end of Edessa to Assyrians.
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u/Monarchist_Weeb1917 Assyrian Sep 13 '24
Really? I actually didn't know that from looking at a map of the County of Edessa.
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u/sugarymedusa84 USA Sep 13 '24
“Liberate”
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u/verturshu Nineveh Plains Sep 13 '24
“As for the Christians, the discriminating poll tax under Muslim rule was lifted.”
https://gedsh.bethmardutho.org/Crusades
“During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Latin states paved the way for a Syriac renaissance through the construction and design of many churches adorned with frescoes enriched with Syriac inscriptions. Inside the scriptoria (a section of a monastery where manuscripts were copied), illuminated Syriac books and monastic manuscripts were produced in abundance.”
https://syriacpress.com/blog/2024/05/11/the-crusades-from-a-syriac-perspective-part-1/
‘The deep interaction between the Franks and the Syriac people can be reflected at its best through Syriac literature. In this regard, Michael the Great wrote that “the Syriac bishops and their priests enjoyed peace and tranquility during the time of the Crusaders. We had no troubles with the Franks as they deemed that all worshippers of the Cross were equal.”’
https://syriacpress.com/blog/2024/05/17/the-crusades-from-a-syriac-perspective-part-2/
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u/Glittering_Cut_4405 Sep 27 '24
There was assyrian crusaders
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u/Monarchist_Weeb1917 Assyrian Sep 27 '24
Seriously? Hell yeah!
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u/Glittering_Cut_4405 Sep 27 '24
County of edessa is a assyrian crusader state
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u/Monarchist_Weeb1917 Assyrian Sep 27 '24 edited Sep 27 '24
Good point. Also, I had only just woken up when I asked that question lol.
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u/Apart-Helicopter4947 Sep 15 '24
Would someone please give us Resources on this subject the Assyrian crusaders flag and giving them their kingdom of Assyria I like to know and adding the Crusaders flag to it .
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u/im_alliterate Nineveh Plains Sep 13 '24
this a bit odd innit?
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u/Monarchist_Weeb1917 Assyrian Sep 13 '24
Fair enough. I decided to have fun with the County of Edessa by having it expand to reform Assyria.
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u/adiabene ܣܘܪܝܐ Sep 14 '24
Living in fantasy land with these posts
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u/Monarchist_Weeb1917 Assyrian Sep 14 '24
It's called alternate history. Smth that I'm into
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u/Fulgrim2177 Assyrian Sep 15 '24
I am too bro, I actually love this post you made so keep making more stuff. Make some maps or lore if you want to explore this particular time period. I would love to see what you come up with next.
PS don’t mind others who don’t approve, they just can’t think outside of the box and be creative. Take your talents and grow them stronger!
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Sep 15 '24
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u/Fulgrim2177 Assyrian Sep 15 '24
Hey nice flag, I appreciate the medieval design with Assyrian symbols. Well done!