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Chronicon Ad Annum 1234

Background and Biography
Background and Biography

Excerpts
English from Ambraseys (2009)

During the year 1449, there was a strong earthquake: several towns collapsed, especially in Cilica and Syria. The powerful citadel of Atarib sank into the earth as if it had never existed. But the shock did not affect Jerusalem. In that time the king of Jerusalem died: Baldwin his son succeeded him in power.’ (Chron. 1234, 280).

‘During the year 1449, there was a strong earthquake: several towns collapsed, especially in Cilica and Syria.’ (Chron. 1234, 406/ii. 86–87).

English from Guidoboni and Comastri (2005)

"At this point in the year fourteen hundred and forty-nine (of the Greeks, 1137-1138) there was a severe earthquake; many towns were reduced to ruins, especially in Cilicia and the Syrian territories. The strong fort of Atharib was thrown down to earth as if it had never existed. But (the vibrations) did not reach Jerusalem".

Syriac from Guidoboni and Comastri (2005)

Chronicon ad annum Christi 1234

1138 October 11 — 1139 June

Guidoboni and Comastri (2005)

Chronology
Date Reference Corrections Notes
1 Oct. 1137 to 30 Sept. 1138 CE A.G. 1449 none
Seismic Effects
  • there was a strong earthquake: several towns collapsed, especially in Cilica and Syria
  • The powerful citadel of Atarib sank into the earth as if it had never existed
  • But the shock did not affect Jerusalem
  • there was a strong earthquake: several towns collapsed, especially in Cilica and Syria
Locations
  • Cilicia
  • Syria
  • Atarib
  • Jerusalem unaffected
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