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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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

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

Farms and fisheries along the two Nile branches, Rosetta in the west and Damietta in the east, help feed the country and provide products for export.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022

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

From Reuters • Oct. 11, 2013

We, with some others, were deputed by the whole army to announce to the people of Damietta the terms that had been imposed upon us.

From The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple by Addison, Charles G.

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