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[[File:ACMir Harem.jpg|thumb|250px|The Baghdad arem]]
[[File:ACMir Harem.jpg|thumb|250px|The Baghdad harem]]
The '''harem''' is a domestic place that historically was reserved for a [[caliph]]'s many wives, but also would include his children, sometimes his [[concubine]]s, as well as any [[Slavery|slaves]] and [[eunuch]] servants who made up the household.<ref>{{WP|Harem}}</ref>
The '''harem''' is a domestic place that historically was reserved for a [[caliph]]'s many wives, but also would include his children, sometimes his [[concubine]]s, as well as any [[Slavery|slaves]] and [[eunuch]] servants who made up the household.<ref>{{WP|Harem}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]] traveled to the harem in [[Baghdad]]'s central [[Round City]] district, located in the south of the [[Residential District]]. There, he looked to find [[Qabiha]], the concubine of the late [[Abbasid Caliphate|Abbasid]] caliph [[Al-Mutawakkil]] and a suspect in his investigation to uncover the identity of the [[Order of the Ancients]]' leader.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Servant and the Impostor]]</ref>
In the 860s, the [[Hidden Ones of Alamut|Alamut Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] traveled to the harem of the [[Abbasid Caliphate|Abbasid]] court, located in the [[Residential District]] of [[Baghdad]]'s [[Round City]]. There, he looked to find [[Qabiha]], the concubine of the late caliph [[al-Mutawakkil]] and a suspect in his investigation to uncover the identity of the [[Order of the Ancients]]' leader.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Servant and the Impostor]]</ref>


Infiltrating the harem by posing as an eunuch, Basim tried to break into Qabiha's office to search for clues but was caught by her stewardess [[Makira]]. Convincing her that they could help each other, Basim agreed to assist Makira with several favors in exchange for the key to the office. After examining the room and finding evidence of Qabiha's affiliation with the Order, Basim saw one of the servants, Farah, die from [[poison]]ing and another, Nasrin, be accused of her murder.<ref name="ACM" />
Infiltrating the harem by posing as a eunuch, Basim tried to break into Qabiha's office to search for clues but was caught by her stewardess [[Makira]]. Convincing her that they could help each other, Basim agreed to assist Makira with several favors in exchange for the key to the office. After examining the room and finding evidence of Qabiha's affiliation with the Order, Basim saw the servant [[Farah]] die from [[poison]]ing and her co-worker [[Nasrin]] be accused of her murder.<ref name="ACM" />


Realizing this was Makira's doing, Basim angrily confronted her and the stewardess admitted to using him to eliminate those who had spoken ill of Qabiha in order to preserve her mistress' reputation. After Makira revealed that Qabiha was hiding at the [[Palace of the Green Dome|Caliphal Palace]] for her own protection, inadvertently providing Basim with his target's location, the Hidden One left the harem.<ref name="ACM" />
Realizing this was Makira's doing, Basim angrily confronted her, and the stewardess admitted to using him to eliminate those who had spoken ill of Qabiha in order to preserve her mistress' reputation. After Makira revealed that Qabiha was hiding at the [[Palace of the Green Dome|Caliphal Palace]] for her own protection, inadvertently providing Basim with his target's location, the Hidden One left the harem.<ref name="ACM" />


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" widths="180">
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" widths="180">
ACMir - Basim Courtyard - Concept Art.jpeg|Concept art of Baghdad's harem
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 1.png|Basim arriving at the harem
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 1.png|Basim arriving at the harem
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 5.png|Basim pretending to be an eunuch to be allowed entry into the harem
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 11.png|Basim and Makira in front of Qabiha's room
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 11.png|Basim and Makira in front of Qabiha's room
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 16.png|The harem's upper level
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 17.png|Basim inside Nasrin's room
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 20.png|Basim investigating Qabiha's room
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 20.png|Basim investigating Qabiha's room
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 22.png|Nasrin being accused of Farah's murder
ACMir The Servant and the Impostor 25.png|Basim confronting Makira over using him
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Residences]]
[[Category:Residences]]
[[Category:Landmarks in Baghdad]]
[[Category:Landmarks in Baghdad]]
[[fr:Harem]]
[[Category:Order of the Ancients locations]]
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Latest revision as of 01:10, 25 May 2026

The Baghdad harem

The harem is a domestic place that historically was reserved for a caliph's many wives, but also would include his children, sometimes his concubines, as well as any slaves and eunuch servants who made up the household.[1]

History[edit | edit source]

In the 860s, the Alamut Hidden One Basim ibn Ishaq traveled to the harem of the Abbasid court, located in the Residential District of Baghdad's Round City. There, he looked to find Qabiha, the concubine of the late caliph al-Mutawakkil and a suspect in his investigation to uncover the identity of the Order of the Ancients' leader.[2]

Infiltrating the harem by posing as a eunuch, Basim tried to break into Qabiha's office to search for clues but was caught by her stewardess Makira. Convincing her that they could help each other, Basim agreed to assist Makira with several favors in exchange for the key to the office. After examining the room and finding evidence of Qabiha's affiliation with the Order, Basim saw the servant Farah die from poisoning and her co-worker Nasrin be accused of her murder.[2]

Realizing this was Makira's doing, Basim angrily confronted her, and the stewardess admitted to using him to eliminate those who had spoken ill of Qabiha in order to preserve her mistress' reputation. After Makira revealed that Qabiha was hiding at the Caliphal Palace for her own protection, inadvertently providing Basim with his target's location, the Hidden One left the harem.[2]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]