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In 113 AD the city was partially destroyed by an earthquake, but recovered quickly and developed trade with Italy and North Africa. Captured by Muslims in 640 AD, the Semitic name Arsuf restored and the town was surrounded by a fortified wall to resist the constant attacks of Bizantine fleets from the sea. | In 113 AD the city was partially destroyed by an earthquake, but recovered quickly and developed trade with Italy and North Africa. Captured by Muslims in 640 AD, the Semitic name Arsuf restored and the town was surrounded by a fortified wall to resist the constant attacks of Bizantine fleets from the sea. | ||
In 1101 Arsuf fell to a [[Crusader]] army led by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. The Crusaders, who called it Arsur, rebuilt the city's walls and created the Lordship of Arsur in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but in 1187 Arsuf was again captured by the [[Muslims]]. | In 1101 Arsuf fell to a [[Crusader]] army led by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. The Crusaders, who called it Arsur, rebuilt the city's walls and created the Lordship of Arsur in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but in 1187 Arsuf was again captured by the [[Muslims]]. <ref name="wa">''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsuf Wikipedia entry on Arsuf]''</ref> | ||
===[[Assassin's Creed]]=== | ===[[Assassin's Creed]]=== | ||
In 1191, a [[Battle of Arsuf|major battle]] took place there between [[Richard the Lionheart]] and [[Saladin]] forces. | In 1191, a [[Battle of Arsuf|major battle]] took place there between [[Richard the Lionheart]] and [[Saladin]] forces. | ||
[[Altaïr]] entered the area in search of [[Robert de Sable]], who was reuniting with Richard for the briefing in the upcoming battle. Crusaders and Saracens scout parties were scatered around the plains, with the bulk of the army moving through the coastal road. <ref name="[[Assassin's Creed]] | [[Altaïr]] entered the area in search of [[Robert de Sable]], who was reuniting with Richard for the briefing in the upcoming battle. Crusaders and Saracens scout parties were scatered around the plains, with the bulk of the army moving through the coastal road. <ref name="Assassin's Creed">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
The assassin fought his way through the plains, slaying several groups of many soldiers, both [[Crusader]] and [[Saracen]]. Reaching the encapment, Altaïr was surrounded by Templars, but Richard gave him a chance to speak. Altair acused de Sable, and Richard set them in a final battle, so the man "which side God favors" wins. Altair was confronted by a dozen Templars and de Sable, but won the duel beside unfavoral odds. Robert warns him that Al Mualim was a Templar all the time, and with Richard's consent, the Assassin leaves for Masyaf to confront his master. | The assassin fought his way through the plains, slaying several groups of many soldiers, both [[Crusader]] and [[Saracen]]. Reaching the encapment, Altaïr was surrounded by Templars, but Richard gave him a chance to speak. Altair acused de Sable, and Richard set them in a final battle, so the man "which side God favors" wins. Altair was confronted by a dozen Templars and de Sable, but won the duel beside unfavoral odds. Robert warns him that Al Mualim was a Templar all the time, and with Richard's consent, the Assassin leaves for Masyaf to confront his master. <ref name="Assassin's Creed" /> | ||
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In 1995, a new village named Arsuf was established north of the original. | In 1995, a new village named Arsuf was established north of the original. | ||
The remains of the ruined fortress and old Arsuf city still stand there to this day. | The remains of the ruined fortress and old Arsuf city still stand there to this day. <ref name="wa" /> | ||
==Behind the Scenes== | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
The location of the penultimate level of the game, it can only be entered for a short while, before the end of the game. | The location of the penultimate level of the game, it can only be entered for a short while, before the end of the game. <ref name="Assassin's Creed" /> | ||
==Notes and references== | |||
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Revision as of 20:42, 13 April 2010
The Arsuf Plains are the outskirts of an ancient city and fortress located in Israel. Also know as Arsur or Apollonia, it's located on a cliff above the Mediterranean Sea.
History
Early history and development
Founded by Phoenicians in the 6th or 5th century BC, Arsuf was initially a part of the Persian Empire. During the Hellenistic period it became an anchorage town, ruled by Seleucids and re-named Apollonia. Later, under Roman rule, the size of the town increased, where it was an important settlement along Via Maris, the coastal road.
In 113 AD the city was partially destroyed by an earthquake, but recovered quickly and developed trade with Italy and North Africa. Captured by Muslims in 640 AD, the Semitic name Arsuf restored and the town was surrounded by a fortified wall to resist the constant attacks of Bizantine fleets from the sea.
In 1101 Arsuf fell to a Crusader army led by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. The Crusaders, who called it Arsur, rebuilt the city's walls and created the Lordship of Arsur in the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but in 1187 Arsuf was again captured by the Muslims. [1]
Assassin's Creed
In 1191, a major battle took place there between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin forces.
Altaïr entered the area in search of Robert de Sable, who was reuniting with Richard for the briefing in the upcoming battle. Crusaders and Saracens scout parties were scatered around the plains, with the bulk of the army moving through the coastal road. [2] The assassin fought his way through the plains, slaying several groups of many soldiers, both Crusader and Saracen. Reaching the encapment, Altaïr was surrounded by Templars, but Richard gave him a chance to speak. Altair acused de Sable, and Richard set them in a final battle, so the man "which side God favors" wins. Altair was confronted by a dozen Templars and de Sable, but won the duel beside unfavoral odds. Robert warns him that Al Mualim was a Templar all the time, and with Richard's consent, the Assassin leaves for Masyaf to confront his master. [2]
Modern day
The Crusaders won the battle and took control of Arsuf. By 1261, the city was ruled by the Knights Hospitaller. It was captured by sultan Baibars in 1265 after 40 days of siege. The Mamluks completely destroyed the town, fearing a return of the Crusaders. In 1596, Ottoman tax registers recorded a village there with 22 families existed adjacent to the ruins until it was depopulated in 1948.
In 1995, a new village named Arsuf was established north of the original. The remains of the ruined fortress and old Arsuf city still stand there to this day. [1]
Behind the Scenes
The location of the penultimate level of the game, it can only be entered for a short while, before the end of the game. [2]
Notes and references
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