The Byzantine emperor John I Tzimiskes captured Sahyun in 975 from its Hamdanid ruler .
Sahyun remained under Byzantine control until around 1108 when the Crusaders took control of Latakia , at which point it is likely John I Tzimiskes also took possession of Sahyun .
The Byzantine emperor John I Tzimiskes captured Sahyun in 975 from its Hamdanid ruler , and it remained under Byzantine control until around 1108 when the Crusaders took control of Latakia , at which point it is likely they also took possession of Sahyun .