The Templar Order, officially known as the Knights Templar, was a medieval Christian military order founded in 1119. Their primary mission was to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land during the Crusades. The Templars became known for their distinctive white mantles adorned with a red cross and gained significant wealth and power, establishing a network of fortifications and banking systems across Europe. Over time, the Templar Order faced growing suspicion and hostility, particularly from the King of France, Philip IV. In 1307, many Templars were arrested, tortured, and executed on charges of heresy, leading to the order's dissolution by Pope Clement V in 1312. Despite their downfall, the Templars remain a popular