Templars exclusive chess 43cm

Exclusive chess masterfully made by skilled craftsmen in Italy. The chess has pieces made of resin and are hand painted. The game board has a width of 43 cm, having squares with sides of 4 cm. The edge is decorated with medieval weapons in relief, and the colors used are black and gray. The king has a height of 8.5 cm, and the pawn 6 cm.

The Templars, also known as the Knights Templar or the Order of the Templars (in French, "Ordre du Temple"), were a Christian military and religious order that existed in the Middle Ages. The order was founded around 1119, during the Crusades, and became one of the most influential and wealthy religious and military orders of the time. Here are some key points about the Templars:

Their original purpose: The Templar Order was created to protect Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land during the Crusades and to fight against the Muslims. It was established with the approval of the Catholic Church.

Structure and Oath: The Templars adopted a strict monastic way of life, with a vow of poverty, chastity and obedience. The members of the order wore white clothes with a shield with a red cross on the chest.

Wealth and Influence: Over time, the Templars became very rich and powerful due to donations of lands and wealth from noble and wealthy Christians. They developed a sophisticated banking and financial system, as well as estates and fortresses in Europe and the Middle East.

Decline and Persecution: In the late 13th century, the influence and power of the Templars began to decline. Pope Clement V was under pressure from the King of France, Philip IV, to suppress the order. In 1307, the Templars were arrested en masse and put on trial where they were accused of heresy, blasphemy and other crimes. Many were tortured and executed.

Abolition of the order: In 1312, Pope Clement V officially abolished the Templar Order. Their properties and wealth were confiscated by European crowns, especially the King of France. The surviving members of the order were absorbed into other religious orders or faded into obscurity.

Legends and conspiracies: Throughout history, the Templars have become the subject of many legends and conspiracy theories. Some of these claim that the Templars had mysterious secrets or possessed hidden treasures, but many of these theories have never been confirmed.

The Knights Templar was an important phenomenon in medieval history and remains a fascinating subject for researchers, writers and history buffs to this day.