Ascalon was an ancient Levantine city known for its prominent role in the Crusades. Destroyed in 1270, its remains are at Tel Ashkelon.

Ascalon can also refer to:

Places

People

  • Ascalon, lance or sword used by Saint George to slay the dragon
  • Ascalon, British World War II aeroplane used by Winston Churchill, named after the lance—an Avro York
  • Ascalon, a place in the computer game Guild Wars, its sequel Guild Wars 2, and 2009 book spin-off Guild Wars: Ghosts of Ascalon

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