قال ChatGPT: One of the most dangerous secret organizations in history was considered the first permanent secret army in Europe, with influence, power, and might. It emerged during the time of the Crusades in the Middle Ages and continues to intrigue people to this day. The true purpose behind its founding remains a mystery. The official reason given for its creation was to protect Christian pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem. However, researchers later discovered that the organization had reached connections to King Solomon and the relics and heritage of the Children of Israel. The organization, known as the Knights Templar, clashed with many European kings as it evolved into a power greater than the kings themselves. This led to numerous conflicts and attempts to eliminate it. Over time, the Templars became the subject of countless stories, legends, documents, and discoveries throughout history. In the coming episodes, we will explore answers to many questions about them, such as: Were they really sent to Jerusalem to protect Christian pilgrims? Or were they secretly tasked with finding hidden treasures buried beneath sacred sites, including the treasures of Solomon’s Temple? All this and more will be uncovered in upcoming episodes. Let’s begin the story from the start — after the First Crusade on Jerusalem in the year 1099 AD. At that time, the Crusaders had strong control over Jerusalem, but the surrounding areas were filled with bandits who frequently attacked Christian pilgrims. In response, French knight Hugues de Payens submitted a request to King Baldwin II of Jerusalem to form a group of trained knights to protect the pilgrims. The king approved the request and granted the group residence in the royal palace on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. From there, they were known as the Knights of the Temple, or the Knights Templar. Later, a fierce campaign was launched to undermine the power of the Pope by suppressing the authority of the Templars. At the same time, King Philip IV of France saw an opportunity to seize the vast wealth held by the Templars. On Friday, October 13th, 1307, all Templars in France were arrested by order of King Philip. They were subjected to brutal torture under the authority of the Inquisition to extract confessions of heresy, homosexuality, dishonest practices, and other accusations. These confessions, obtained under duress, gave the king justification to execute them and confiscate their assets. To avoid conflict between papal and royal authorities, Pope Clement V issued a papal bull in 1312 officially disbanding the Knights Templar. After this, the Templars went underground, disappearing from public view while allegedly continuing their secretive activities. Historical records suggest that their naval fleet vanished as well. Some believe they fled to Scotland, Switzerland, or the Alps — regions ideal for hiding. The remnants of the Knights Templar became the subject of mysterious tales passed down through generations. Some reports claim they restructured into secret societies that still conduct rituals and control financial institutions to this day. Many mysteries remain — particularly regarding the nine years they spent in Jerusalem after their founding, during which nobody knows exactly what they were doing inside the Temple Mount. Historical records indicate the nine founding knights, all middle-aged, spent their entire time within the Temple Mount, convinced that the treasures of King Solomon were hidden there. Later archaeological discoveries, such as those in 1867, support the theory that the Templars were searching for treasures left behind by the Jews after the Roman invasion of 70 AD. Other theories suggest the Templars were guardians of the Holy Grail and the treasures of Prophet Solomon. These discoveries and theories continue to fuel the enigma surrounding the Knights Templar — an organization still considered one of the most dangerous and mysterious secret societies in history