Damietta

American

[dam-ee-et-uh] / ˌdæm iˈɛt ə /

noun

a city in NE Egypt, in the Nile delta.

Damietta British

/ ˌdæmɪˈɛtə /

noun

Arabic name: Dumyat. a town in NE Egypt, in the Nile delta: important medieval commercial centre

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While al-Salih consolidated his power, the French king Louis IX called for another crusade to liberate Jerusalem from Islamic rule, hoping to repeat the initial successes of the Fifth Crusade by taking Damietta in Egypt.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Taking advantage of the turmoil caused by al-Adil I’s death in late 1218 and the ensuing rebellion against his son al-Kamil, the crusaders captured Damietta in 1219.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The “Xelo,” which was flying the flag of Equatorial Guinea, had left the port of Damietta in Egypt heading for Malta, but was diverted from its route due to bad weather conditions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2022

Smaller clashes also broke out in the coastal city of Damietta, where one Mursi supporter was injured.

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2013

Released on the conclusion of peace he joined the Damietta crusade of 1219, but returned at an early date to make his peace with the regency.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

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