Was there ever a distinct Outremer Culture in the Kingdom of Jerusalem and other Crusader States?

by toewang

I’ve read the Crusaders assimilated into the native cultures of the Levant, wearing turbans and jellabiyas while also issuing Arabic coinage. Did they ever form a distinct hybridized culture in their new holdings?

WelfOnTheShelf

Yes they did, at least according to people back in Europe...although from the crusaders' perspective, it was more of a European microcosm transplanted to the east. In fact I just worked on a similar question last week, so rather than repeat it all here, check out that one for more info and sources:

What was life like as a European living in a crusader state?