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[[File: | [[File:ACO Theatre of Pompey Garden 1.jpg|thumb|250px|The garden complex of the theatre]] | ||
The '''Theatre of Pompey''' was a theatre in ancient [[Rome]] built during the latter part of the [[Roman Republic]]. Built for the Roman general [[Pompey]], it was the site of the [[Assassination of Julius Caesar]] in 44 BCE. | The '''Theatre of Pompey''' was a theatre in ancient [[Rome]] built during the latter part of the [[Roman Republic]]. Built for the Roman general [[Pompey]], it was the site of the [[Assassination of Julius Caesar]] in 44 BCE. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
On 15 March 44 BCE, the [[Hidden Ones]] [[Aya]], [[Brutus]] and [[Gaius Cassius Longinus|Cassius]], travelled to the theatre in an attempt to assassinate [[Julius Caesar]] | On 15 March 44 BCE, the [[Hidden Ones]] [[Aya]], [[Brutus]] and [[Gaius Cassius Longinus|Cassius]], travelled to the theatre in an attempt to assassinate [[Julius Caesar]]. There, they discovered Caesar with [[Lucius Septimius]] across the arena. Aya tasked Brutus and Cassius to delay Caesar at the Senate before proceeding with the plan as she dealt with Septimius and his guards.<ref name="Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another]]</ref> | ||
Shorty after killing Septimius, Aya navigated through the garden complex, eventually reaching the senate, where she came upon Caesar giving a speech to the senate. Aya approached Caesar from behind, giving the stab before the other senators including Brutus followed, stabbing Caesar to death.<ref name="Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | Shorty after killing Septimius, Aya navigated through the garden complex, eventually reaching the senate, where she came upon Caesar giving a speech to the senate. Aya approached Caesar from behind, giving the stab before the other senators including Brutus followed, stabbing Caesar to death.<ref name="Fall of an Empire, Rise of Another" /><ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The floor tiles of the Curia within the theatre are actually based on the floor tiles of {{Wiki|Curia Julia}} which is entirely different building. | *The floor tiles of the Curia within the theatre are actually based on the floor tiles of {{Wiki|Curia Julia}} which is entirely different building. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Theatres]] | [[Category:Theatres]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Rome]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Rome]] | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 14 June 2020
The Theatre of Pompey was a theatre in ancient Rome built during the latter part of the Roman Republic. Built for the Roman general Pompey, it was the site of the Assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE.
History
On 15 March 44 BCE, the Hidden Ones Aya, Brutus and Cassius, travelled to the theatre in an attempt to assassinate Julius Caesar. There, they discovered Caesar with Lucius Septimius across the arena. Aya tasked Brutus and Cassius to delay Caesar at the Senate before proceeding with the plan as she dealt with Septimius and his guards.[1]
Shorty after killing Septimius, Aya navigated through the garden complex, eventually reaching the senate, where she came upon Caesar giving a speech to the senate. Aya approached Caesar from behind, giving the stab before the other senators including Brutus followed, stabbing Caesar to death.[1][2]
Trivia
- The floor tiles of the Curia within the theatre are actually based on the floor tiles of Curia Julia which is entirely different building.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins comic
References
An image gallery is available for Theatre of Pompey