Basim's eagle is named Enkidu, as is Gilgamesh's eagle in the Assyro-Babylonian mythology.
The crest logo contains an Arabic calligraphy of the word "Al-Makhfi". It translates to " the hidden one".
A Center Of Learning
Medieval Baghdad was the center of many things, but perhaps most importantly it was a center of learning, and not just in the Arabic world. With the adopted use of paper, the acceptance of scholars from around the world who brought their culture, languages, and faiths with them, and the patronage of the elite, Baghdad can be said to have spurred an intellectual revolution.
At the heart of the scholarly world of Baghdad, was the House of Wisdom, which appears to have been both a library and academy where scholars could learn, translate, debate, and push new ideas forward. Players will be able to visit Ubisoft's interpretation of the House of Wisdom in the game.
Perfectly Positioned For Trade
When the Caliph Al-Mansur chose the location for the new capital of the Arabic world, he couldn't have chosen a better place for trade. Previously a small market town, Baghdad was perfectly positioned in the middle of multiple trade routes with the Byzantine Empire and Egypt to the west, China to the east, and the Arabian Peninsula to the south.
As players traverse Baghdad in Assassin's Creed Mirage they will notice the opulent wealth of their surroundings and the diversity of the goods being sold in the markets, in other words, the product of Baghdad's successful trade. There is even a small mission that involves Chinese artifacts on display in the Bazaar.
As players traverse Baghdad in Assassin's Creed Mirage they will notice the opulent wealth of their surroundings and the diversity of the goods being sold in the markets, in other words, the product of Baghdad's successful trade. There is even a small mission that involves Chinese artifacts on display in the Bazaar.
Baghdad, the setting of Assassin's Creed Mirage , was the bustling capital of the Abbasid Caliphate and a major center of commerce, culture, and learning during the 9th century.
The Mongol invasion in 1258 caused the destruction of valuable historical and scholarly works, including the famous House of Wisdom, resulting in the loss of much of the city's history.
Baghdad was strategically located for trade, being at the intersection of multiple trade routes, which is reflected in the game through opulent wealth, diverse goods, and even a mission involving Chinese artifacts.