28 April 1103
Raymond de St. Gilles captures the town with the aid of Genoese ships.
Ugo Umbriaco administers the town on behalf of Raymond and Genoa.
Crusader castle during 12th century.
1188
Hugh III de Giblet surrenders his town and castle as ransom
to Salahadin.
1190
Salahadin orders dismantling of defensive walls as Emperor Frederick I (Barbarossa)
approaches.
1197 Guy I de Gilbet regains the castle and rebuild the defenses.
1112 to 1137 Pons, son of Berterand reigns during a time of constant
warfare with Urturkids. He is killed in battle by Damascene forces under
Beza Uch..
1369 Cypriot ships sailing from Famagusta raid the town.