Damascus, ruled by the Burid Dynasty, later allied with King Fulk when Zengi besieged the city in 1139 and 1140; the alliance was negotiated by the chronicler Usamah ibn Munqidh.
Damasco, gobernada pola dinastía burida, máis tarde aliouse co rei Fulque cando Zengi asediou a cidade en 1139 e 1140; a alianza foi negociada polo cronista Usamah ibn Munqidh.