The beginnings of the Order of Saint John in Jerusalem, or: Muristan revisited

The order of Saint John was founded during the 12th century south Church Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem an area known today as Muristan. heart order's residence once famous hospital, which origin numerous pilgrim hostels and hospitals throughout Europe. Given its historical significance, it is surprising how little about this building complex. Through pilgrims' reports statutes order, functioning hospital relatively well known. But a result later changes destruction only few remnants medieval stock have survived are largely unexplored until today. In interdisciplinary research project development Muristan from antiquity to modern times being investigated. Archival records re-evaluated, preserved accessible architectural remains documented analysed by methods archaeology. This article presents some results on seat Order St. John.