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The '''Great Mosque of al-Mansur''' was a {{Wiki|congregational mosque}} | The '''Great Mosque of al-Mansur''', or simply the '''Great Mosque''', was a {{Wiki|congregational mosque}} built for the newly-formed [[Abbasid Caliphate]] in the 8th century by order of its second [[caliph]], [[al-Mansur]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Great Mosque of al-Mansur}}</ref><ref name="EchoesGreatMosque">''[[Echoes of History]]: Baghdad Soundwalks'' – Episode 5: The Great Mosque</ref> It was located in the [[Quadrangle of the Persians]] subdistrict of [[Harbiyah]], [[Baghdad]].<ref name="Mirage">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Great Mosque was centered in Baghdad, with various smaller mosques around the numerous neighborhoods. It welcomed all people of any class, served as a community center, and the call for prayer was heard city-wide. With this call echoing through the city, it drew its citizens to join together for prayer.<ref | The Great Mosque was centered in Baghdad, with various smaller mosques around the numerous neighborhoods. It welcomed all people of any class, served as a community center, and the call for prayer was heard city-wide. With this call echoing through the city, it drew its citizens to join together for prayer.<ref name="EchoesGreatMosque"/> | ||
In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim | In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] climbed atop a tower to view the neighborhoods of Baghdad.<ref name="Mirage"/> Investigating a building adjacent to the mosque, he found and recovered the book [[Kalila wa-Dimna]] after breaking through the building's locked door.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[Al-Jahiz's Lost Books]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Historically, the Great Mosque of al-Mansur disappeared after the last confirmed date by [[Morocco|Moroccan]] explorer {{Wiki|Ibn Battutah}} on 1327.<ref | Historically, the Great Mosque of al-Mansur was located within the [[Round City]] adjacent to the [[Palace of the Green Dome]], not within the Harbiyah district. The mosque later disappeared after the last confirmed date by [[Morocco|Moroccan]] explorer {{Wiki|Ibn Battutah}} on 1327.<ref name="Wiki"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACMir Great Mosque 2.jpg|Basim | ACMir Great Mosque 2.jpg|Basim arriving at the Great Mosque | ||
ACMir Great Mosque 3.jpg|[[Enkidu]] | ACMir Great Mosque 3.jpg|[[Enkidu]] flying over the Great Mosque | ||
ACMir Great Mosque 4.jpg|Basim | ACMir Great Mosque 4.jpg|Basim entering the Great Mosque | ||
ACMir Great Mosque 5.jpg|The Great Mosque | ACMir Great Mosque 5.jpg|The Great Mosque | ||
ACMir Great Mosque 9.jpg|The Great Mosque | ACMir Great Mosque 9.jpg|The Great Mosque | ||
ACMir Great Mosque 7.jpg|Basim | ACMir Great Mosque 7.jpg|Basim overlooking citizens at the Great Mosque | ||
ACMir Great Mosque 8.jpg|Basim | ACMir Great Mosque 8.jpg|Basim looking at the Great Mosque's reflective pool | ||
ACMir Great Mosque 6.jpg| | ACMir Great Mosque 6.jpg|Detail of the pool | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{1stm}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Harbiyah]] | |||
[[Category:Landmarks in Baghdad]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Baghdad]] | ||
[[Category:Mosques]] | [[Category:Mosques]] | ||
[[Category:Viewpoints]] | [[Category:Viewpoints]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:13, 25 May 2026
The Great Mosque of al-Mansur, or simply the Great Mosque, was a congregational mosque built for the newly-formed Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th century by order of its second caliph, al-Mansur.[1][2] It was located in the Quadrangle of the Persians subdistrict of Harbiyah, Baghdad.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
The Great Mosque was centered in Baghdad, with various smaller mosques around the numerous neighborhoods. It welcomed all people of any class, served as a community center, and the call for prayer was heard city-wide. With this call echoing through the city, it drew its citizens to join together for prayer.[2]
In the 860s, the Alamut Hidden One Basim ibn Ishaq climbed atop a tower to view the neighborhoods of Baghdad.[3] Investigating a building adjacent to the mosque, he found and recovered the book Kalila wa-Dimna after breaking through the building's locked door.[4]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Historically, the Great Mosque of al-Mansur was located within the Round City adjacent to the Palace of the Green Dome, not within the Harbiyah district. The mosque later disappeared after the last confirmed date by Moroccan explorer Ibn Battutah on 1327.[1]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Basim arriving at the Great Mosque -
Enkidu flying over the Great Mosque -
Basim entering the Great Mosque -
The Great Mosque -
The Great Mosque -
Basim overlooking citizens at the Great Mosque -
Basim looking at the Great Mosque's reflective pool -
Detail of the pool
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Echoes of History (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (first appearance)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Great Mosque of al-Mansur on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Echoes of History: Baghdad Soundwalks – Episode 5: The Great Mosque
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – Al-Jahiz's Lost Books