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|name = Palace of the Green Dome | |||
|image = ACMirage Palace of the Green Dome.jpg | |||
The '''Palace of the Green Dome''', also known as the '''Caliphal Palace''' | |description = The residence of the Abbasid caliphs in Baghdad | ||
|location = [[Baghdad]], [[Abbasid Caliphate]] | |||
|dateconstructed = 8th century | |||
|datedestroyed = 9 March 941 | |||
|features = [[Viewpoint]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''Palace of the Green Dome''' (Arabic: قصر القبة الخضراء), also known as the '''Caliphal Palace'''<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''</ref> or the '''Palace of the Golden Gate''' (Arabic: قصر باب الذهب)<ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – Baghdad Soundwalks'' – Episode 8: The Palace of the Golden Gate</ref> was the residence of the [[Abbasid Caliphate|Abbasid]] [[caliph]] and the royal family in [[Baghdad]]. Located at the center of the [[Round City]], it was surrounded by lush gardens with a number of official and military buildings in the surrounding complex. | |||
In the 860s, the [[ | The palace suffered considerable damage during the {{Wiki|Siege of Baghdad (812–813)|Siege of Baghdad}} in the early 9th century and ceased being used as a royal residence, becoming neglected. The building was eventually destroyed in 941, when heavy rainfalls, and possibly a thunderbolt strike, led to its collapse.<ref>{{WP|Palace of the Golden Gate}}</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
In the 860s, the [[Zanj Rebellion|Zanj rebels]] led by [[Ali ibn Muhammad]] planned to attack the palace to capitalize on the caliphate's {{Wiki|Abbasid civil war (865–866)|political instability}} caused by [[Al-Mu'tazz|Abu 'Abdallah]] and [[al-Musta'in]]'s fighting for the throne.<ref name="The Head of the Snake">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Head of the Snake]]</ref> After learning that [[Qabiha]], the late caliph [[al-Mutawakkil]]'s [[concubine]], was the [[Order of the Ancients]]' [[Ra's Al-Af'a|leader]] in Baghdad, the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] [[Basim ibn Ishaq]] decided to infiltrate the palace to eliminate her.<ref name="The Serpent's Nest">''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' – [[The Serpent's Nest]]</ref> | |||
Taking advantage of the Zanj rebels' attack on the complex, Basim opened the palace's gates to let the rebels in so that they would create as much chaos as possible and allow him to reach Qabiha undetected. Once inside the palace, Basim encountered both Abu 'Abdallah, who told him where he could find Qabiha, and the concubine's servant [[Makira]], whom he tailed to Qabiha's study. After unlocking the entrance to Qabiha's hideout, Basim confronted and chased her to the palace's bathhouse.<ref name="The Serpent's Nest" /> | |||
When Qabiha revealed her knowledge of Basim's [[Isu incarnation|true nature]], the Hidden One hesitated to kill her, prompting his master [[Roshan]], who had secretly followed him, to assassinate the Order leader instead. Following an argument between Basim and Roshan, the latter left the palace after warning her apprentice against investigating a [[Alamut Temple|temple]] in [[Alamut]] that Qabiha had spoken of. Basim was able to escape the palace as well, though not before Abu 'Abdallah alerted the [[Soldier|guards]] to his presence, causing them to pursue the Hidden One.<ref name="The Serpent's Nest" /> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | |||
ACMir The Serpent's Nest 1.png|The Zanj rebels gathered in front of the palace's gate | |||
ACMir The Serpent's Nest 6.png|An eunuch letting Basim through one of the palace's locked doors | |||
ACMir The Serpent's Nest 14.png|Basim confronting Makira in Qabiha's study | |||
ACMir The Serpent's Nest 21.png|Basim facing Qabiha in the palace's bathhouse | |||
ACMir The Last Journey 1.png|Basim fighting guards in the palace's courtyard | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACMir}} | |||
[[Category:Palaces]] | [[Category:Palaces]] | ||
[[Category:Residences]] | [[Category:Residences]] | ||
[[Category:Viewpoints]] | |||
[[Category:Landmarks in Baghdad]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Baghdad]] | ||
[[Category:Order of the Ancients locations]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:13, 25 May 2026
The Palace of the Green Dome (Arabic: قصر القبة الخضراء), also known as the Caliphal Palace[1] or the Palace of the Golden Gate (Arabic: قصر باب الذهب)[2] was the residence of the Abbasid caliph and the royal family in Baghdad. Located at the center of the Round City, it was surrounded by lush gardens with a number of official and military buildings in the surrounding complex.
The palace suffered considerable damage during the Siege of Baghdad in the early 9th century and ceased being used as a royal residence, becoming neglected. The building was eventually destroyed in 941, when heavy rainfalls, and possibly a thunderbolt strike, led to its collapse.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
In the 860s, the Zanj rebels led by Ali ibn Muhammad planned to attack the palace to capitalize on the caliphate's political instability caused by Abu 'Abdallah and al-Musta'in's fighting for the throne.[4] After learning that Qabiha, the late caliph al-Mutawakkil's concubine, was the Order of the Ancients' leader in Baghdad, the Hidden One Basim ibn Ishaq decided to infiltrate the palace to eliminate her.[5]
Taking advantage of the Zanj rebels' attack on the complex, Basim opened the palace's gates to let the rebels in so that they would create as much chaos as possible and allow him to reach Qabiha undetected. Once inside the palace, Basim encountered both Abu 'Abdallah, who told him where he could find Qabiha, and the concubine's servant Makira, whom he tailed to Qabiha's study. After unlocking the entrance to Qabiha's hideout, Basim confronted and chased her to the palace's bathhouse.[5]
When Qabiha revealed her knowledge of Basim's true nature, the Hidden One hesitated to kill her, prompting his master Roshan, who had secretly followed him, to assassinate the Order leader instead. Following an argument between Basim and Roshan, the latter left the palace after warning her apprentice against investigating a temple in Alamut that Qabiha had spoken of. Basim was able to escape the palace as well, though not before Abu 'Abdallah alerted the guards to his presence, causing them to pursue the Hidden One.[5]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The Zanj rebels gathered in front of the palace's gate -
An eunuch letting Basim through one of the palace's locked doors -
Basim confronting Makira in Qabiha's study -
Basim facing Qabiha in the palace's bathhouse -
Basim fighting guards in the palace's courtyard
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (first appearance)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- ↑ Echoes of History – Baghdad Soundwalks – Episode 8: The Palace of the Golden Gate
- ↑
Palace of the Golden Gate on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Mirage – The Head of the Snake
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Assassin's Creed: Mirage – The Serpent's Nest