What city did the Crusaders hoped to control?

The Crusaders aimed to control Jerusalem, a city of immense religious significance for Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Capturing Jerusalem was seen as a way to secure Christian access to holy sites and assert dominance over the region. The city became the focal point of the First Crusade, leading to its capture in 1099. Subsequent Crusades also sought to regain or maintain control over Jerusalem due to its pivotal role in the religious and political landscape of the time.