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'''Marble''' is a metamorphic rock, which is commonly used in sculpting and buildings.
'''Marble''' is a metamorphic rock, which is commonly used in sculpting and buildings.


==History==
==History==
===5th century BCE===
===Ancient Greece===
[[File:ACOD Marble workshop Concept Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of a marble workshop in Paros by [[Hugo Puzzuoli]]]]
[[File:ACOD Marble workshop Concept Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of a marble workshop in Paros by [[Hugo Puzzuoli]]]]
In the 5th century BCE, statues and buildings using marble were a common sight in [[Greece]], and multiple marble [[Quarry|quarries]] existed in the known Greek world. Chief among these was [[Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry]] in [[Attika]], and its famous, white Pentelic marble was used in the construction of [[Athens]], particularly the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Akropolis]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Other notable quarries were [[Naxos]]' [[Naxos Quarry|quarry]] on [[Marble Bay]], the [[Aliki Quarry]] on [[Thasos]], and [[Paros Island]]'s [[Fortified Marble Quarry|quarry]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Paros|Paros: Paros Harbor]]</ref>. In addition to these, [[Andros]] was regarded by the historian [[Herodotos]] as the source of "some of the most expensive marble in the world"<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Memories Awoken]]</ref>, and the island of [[Skyros]] was regarded famous both for its [[goat]]s as well as marble quarries.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Skyros|Skyros: Skyros]]</ref>
In the 5th century BCE, statues and buildings using marble were a common sight in [[Greece]], and multiple marble [[Quarry|quarries]] existed in the known Greek world. Chief among these was [[Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry]] in [[Attika]], and its famous, white Pentelic marble was used in the construction of [[Athens]], particularly the [[Akropolis Sanctuary|Akropolis]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Other notable quarries were [[Naxos]]' [[Naxos Quarry|quarry]] on [[Marble Bay]], the [[Aliki Quarry]] on [[Thasos]], and [[Paros Island]]'s [[Fortified Marble Quarry|quarry]]<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Paros|Paros: Paros Harbor]]</ref>. In addition to these, [[Andros]] was regarded by the historian [[Herodotos]] as the source of "some of the most expensive marble in the world"<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Memories Awoken]]</ref>, and the island of [[Skyros]] was regarded famous both for its [[goat]]s as well as marble quarries.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Skyros|Skyros: Skyros]]</ref>
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From quarries, marble used for statues was brought to workshops, like the [[Marble Workshop]] in Athens' so-called Marble Quarter.<ref name="ACOd" /> Some, like the Athenian sculptor [[Phidias]], were considered to be especially good at working with the material.<ref name="ACOd" />
From quarries, marble used for statues was brought to workshops, like the [[Marble Workshop]] in Athens' so-called Marble Quarter.<ref name="ACOd" /> Some, like the Athenian sculptor [[Phidias]], were considered to be especially good at working with the material.<ref name="ACOd" />


===1st century BCE===
===Hellenistic Egypt===
During [[Ptolemy XIII]]'s reign in [[Egypt]], marble was appreciated by the native Egyptians as well as the Greeks and [[Rome|Roman]]s.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Of special note was the city of [[Cyrene]] in [[Libya]], bedecked in marble.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Absolute Power]]</ref>
Under the reign of the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemies]], marble in [[Egypt]] was appreciated by native Egyptians, Greeks, and [[Rome|Romans]] alike.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Of special note was the city of [[Cyrene]] in [[Libya]], bedecked in marble.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Absolute Power]]</ref>


[[File:Statues3.png|thumb|left|250px|Monteriggioni statuettes: [[Jupiter]] and [[Minerva]]]]
[[File:Statues3.png|thumb|left|250px|Monteriggioni statuettes: [[Jupiter]] and [[Minerva]]]]
===Renaissance===
===Renaissance===
Marble's value continued well into the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], and within [[Villa Auditore]] a marble staircase ruled the main hall, while statues, both from antiquity as well as contemporary, decorated cities like [[Florence]] and Rome.<ref name="ACII">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Though minor in size, the [[Monteriggioni statuette|statuettes]] featuring various Roman deities, found scattered within the town of [[Monteriggioni]] were made of marble.<ref name="ACII" />
Marble's value continued well into the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], and within [[Villa Auditore]], a marble staircase ruled the main hall while statues, both from antiquity as well as contemporary, decorated cities like [[Florence]] and Rome.<ref name="ACII">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> Though minor in size, the [[Monteriggioni statuette|statuettes]] featuring various Roman deities, found scattered within the town of [[Monteriggioni]], were made of marble.<ref name="ACII" />


The [[Imperial District]] within [[Constantinople]] was known for its towering marble buildings, including the [[Hagia Sophia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>
The [[Imperial District]] within [[Constantinople]] was known for its towering marble buildings, including the [[Hagia Sophia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref>


===18th century===
===Sikh Empire===
[[File:Amritsar.jpg|thumb|250px|Harmandir Sahib]]
[[File:Amritsar.jpg|thumb|250px|Harmandir Sahib]]
Maharaja [[Ranjit Singh]] had the temple of [[Harmandir Sahib]] decorated with marble and gold leaf, and the temple was afterwards known also as the "Golden Temple".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]</ref>
Maharaja [[Ranjit Singh]] of the [[Sikh Empire]] had the temple of [[Harmandir Sahib]] decorated with marble and gold leaf, and the temple was afterwards known also as the "Golden Temple".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]</ref>
 
===21st century===
While [[Clay Kaczmarek]] was within the [[Animus]], searching for references to an [[Apples of Eden|artifact]], he overheard someone recounting an old tale, which mentioned how the "Apple of [[Eden]] was not flesh at all, but solid like marble or [[bronze]]."<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]: [[The Lost Archive]] – [[The Mole]]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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Marble is a metamorphic rock, which is commonly used in sculpting and buildings.

History

Ancient Greece

Concept art of a marble workshop in Paros by Hugo Puzzuoli

In the 5th century BCE, statues and buildings using marble were a common sight in Greece, and multiple marble quarries existed in the known Greek world. Chief among these was Mt. Pentelikos Marble Quarry in Attika, and its famous, white Pentelic marble was used in the construction of Athens, particularly the Akropolis.[1] Other notable quarries were Naxos' quarry on Marble Bay, the Aliki Quarry on Thasos, and Paros Island's quarry[2]. In addition to these, Andros was regarded by the historian Herodotos as the source of "some of the most expensive marble in the world"[3], and the island of Skyros was regarded famous both for its goats as well as marble quarries.[4]

While most marble produced and used was pale, even white, Tainaros in southern Lakonia was famous for its red and black marble.[5]

From quarries, marble used for statues was brought to workshops, like the Marble Workshop in Athens' so-called Marble Quarter.[1] Some, like the Athenian sculptor Phidias, were considered to be especially good at working with the material.[1]

Hellenistic Egypt

Under the reign of the Ptolemies, marble in Egypt was appreciated by native Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans alike.[6] Of special note was the city of Cyrene in Libya, bedecked in marble.[7]

Monteriggioni statuettes: Jupiter and Minerva

Renaissance

Marble's value continued well into the Italian Renaissance, and within Villa Auditore, a marble staircase ruled the main hall while statues, both from antiquity as well as contemporary, decorated cities like Florence and Rome.[8][9] Though minor in size, the statuettes featuring various Roman deities, found scattered within the town of Monteriggioni, were made of marble.[8]

The Imperial District within Constantinople was known for its towering marble buildings, including the Hagia Sophia.[10]

Sikh Empire

Harmandir Sahib

Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire had the temple of Harmandir Sahib decorated with marble and gold leaf, and the temple was afterwards known also as the "Golden Temple".[11]

Gallery

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Paros: Paros Harbor
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Memories Awoken
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Skyros: Skyros
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Lakonia: Tainaros
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
  7. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Absolute Power
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Assassin's Creed II
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
  10. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
  11. ↑ Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
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