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[[File:AC1 Citadel of Saladin.png|thumb|250px|The Citadel of Saladin]]
The '''Citadel of Salah Al'Din''', also known as the '''Citadel of Damascus''', was a [[Forts|fortress]] in the northern Rich District of [[Damascus]] that served as the residence of [[Saladin]], commander of the Muslim armies during the [[Third Crusade]], from 1176 to 1193.


In 1191, one of the main outer walls of the citadel was partially destroyed, possibly due to fortifications Saladin was making at the time.


==Trivia==
*A [[Viewpoints|viewpoint]] was located on the inner residence building.


{{Era|AC1}} {{WP-REAL}} {{Stub}} {{Memory Infobox
|image      = Saladinscitadelfront.png|thumb|310px
|description = The citadel of [[Saladin]], commander of the Muslim armies during the [[Third Crusade]].
|appearance  = ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
|type        =
|previous    =
|next        =
|ancestor    = 
|location    = Rich District, [[Damascus]], [[Syria]]
|date        = Construction finished in 1076}}
The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Citadel of Salah Al'Din</span> was from 1176 to 1193 the fortress and residence of [[Saladin]], commander of the Muslim armies during the [[Third Crusade]], who was also responsible for fortifying the citadel's walls. It was located in the northern rich district of [[Damascus]].
==Trivia==
*A [[View point|view point]] is located on the inner residence building.
*One of the main outer walls is partially destroyed. This might be due to the recent fortification.
{{-}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180">
Saladinscitadelinnerpart.png|The court of the residence building.
Saladinscitadelfront.png|Altaïr near the citadel gates
Saladinscitadelinnercitadel.png|The inner citadel.
Saladinscitadelinnerpart.png|The court of the residence building
Saladinscitadelinnercitadel.png|The inner citadel
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Source==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
[[Category:Assassin's Creed Locations]]
 
[[Category:Landmarks]]
==References==
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]''
 
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Latest revision as of 01:39, 25 May 2026

The Citadel of Saladin

The Citadel of Salah Al'Din, also known as the Citadel of Damascus, was a fortress in the northern Rich District of Damascus that served as the residence of Saladin, commander of the Muslim armies during the Third Crusade, from 1176 to 1193.

In 1191, one of the main outer walls of the citadel was partially destroyed, possibly due to fortifications Saladin was making at the time.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • A viewpoint was located on the inner residence building.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]