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The '''Ruinous Sanctuary''' was an ancient | The '''Ruinous Sanctuary''' was an ancient {{Wiki|Lihyan}}ite sanctuary located northeast of the [[Lion's Tomb]] in the [[al-Ula Valley]]'s [[Southern Wilds]]. | ||
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In the later 1st millennium BCE, the sanctuary | In the later 1st millennium BCE, the Lihyanites established the sanctuary at the city Dadan. Among its features were examples of [[Egypt]]ian- and [[Greece|Greek]]-influenced Lihyanite sculptures, including colossal [[stone]] statues that are interpreted as local rulers, as well as a large stone basin, which was likely used for the worshippers' ablutions.<ref name= "DB Sanctuary Ruins">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]'' – [[Database: Sanctuary Ruins]]</ref> | ||
In the 860s, | In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] visited the ruined landmark while passing through the region.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]] – [[Valley of Memory]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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The Ruinous Sanctuary was an ancient Lihyanite sanctuary located northeast of the Lion's Tomb in the al-Ula Valley's Southern Wilds.
History[edit | edit source]
In the later 1st millennium BCE, the Lihyanites established the sanctuary at the city Dadan. Among its features were examples of Egyptian- and Greek-influenced Lihyanite sculptures, including colossal stone statues that are interpreted as local rulers, as well as a large stone basin, which was likely used for the worshippers' ablutions.[1]
In the 860s, the Alamut Hidden One Basim ibn Ishaq visited the ruined landmark while passing through the region.[2]
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