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'''Damascus''' was the capital and largest ancient city of [[Syria]], believed to have been founded in the third millennium BCE. Damascus was located in the eastern foothills of the Eastern Lebanon Mountain Range, near the delta of the Barada River.<ref name="Wikipedia">[[Wikipedia:Damascus|''Wikipedia'': Damascus]]</ref>
'''Jerusalem''' was a city located between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, often visited by [[Assassins]] and [[Templars]] throughout history.


==History==
==History==
===High Middle Ages===
===High Middle Ages===
In the early 12<sup>th</sup> century, the Templar [[Bernard de Clairvaux]] sent nine trusted men to find the [[Solomon's Temple|Temple of Solomon]] beneath Jerusalem. When these men returned nine years later, he reinvented the Order into a knightly organization, the Knights Templar.


During the Second Crusade, around 1148, the city repelled multiple attacks until being acquired by [[Salah Al'din]] in the year 1174.<ref name="Wikipedia" /> Upon gaining control of the city, he granted scholars from far and wide the chance to study in one of the many Madrasahs scattered throughout the city's neighborhoods. In between 1190 and 1191, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] visited the city numerous times and assassinated a number of prominent Templar figures including Alaat, Tamir, Abu'l Nuqoud and Jubair al Hakim. Since the city was virtually unaffected by the war, it remained an extremely clean and gorgeous site.<ref name="ac1"/>
Jerusalem was the largest city in the [[Kingdom|Holy Land]] during the 12<sup>th</sup> century and housed exquisite mosques and cathedrals, which denoted the contrast of cultures present. The city was under control of Sultan [[Saladin]] and his [[Saracens|Saracen]] army during the [[Third Crusade]], while the [[Crusaders]] under King [[Richard I of England|Richard I]] were vying heavily to take control of the holy city.<ref name="AC">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>


==Districts==
By the time of the Third Crusade, the city secretly housed both [[Knights Templar]] and [[Assassins]], two centuries-old factions fighting each other for world peace. In 1191, a group of Templars led by their [[Grand Master]] [[Robert de Sable]] and a team of Assassins composed of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] and the brothers [[Malik Al-Sayf|Malik]] and [[Kadar Al-Sayf]] infiltrated [[Solomon's Temple]] in Jerusalem to obtain an "[[Second Apple|Apple of Eden]]" hidden deep inside the temple, atop the [[Ark of the Covenant]]. When both factions met, it resulted in a conflict that led to the death of Kadar and the severe wounding of Malik's arm, though Malik was successfully able to bring the Apple of Eden back to the [[Levantine Assassins]]' headquarters in [[Masyaf]].<ref name="AC"/>
===Poor District===
The Poor District was considered to be a very busy section and constantly packed with citizens. This caused a lot of traffic throughout the streets with many civilians moving about. It was home to the sprawling and very impressive [[Souk Al-Silaah]], which was a major trading point within the city and dominated the surrounding area. Due to its eloquent ceremonial courtyard, situated in the center, the Souk was the site where the Templar and arms dealer Tamir conducted his daily business. Strangely, though, despite Tamir having stationed multiple guards in the nearby corridors, the security around the Souk was rather light. This allowed Altaïr to silently slip in and assassinate Tamir.<ref name="ac1">''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref>


===Middle District===
Over the course of the year, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad assassinated several clandestine Templars working inside Jerusalem with the help of Malik Al-Sayf, who had become the rafiq of the city's [[Assassins' Bureau|Assassins' bureau]]. Among these Templars were [[Talal]], a slave trader, and [[Majd Addin]], regent of Jerusalem in Saladin's absence. Ultimately, Altaïr also attempted to take the life of Robert de Sable during Majd Addin's funeral, but failed due to Robert having taken precautions and disguising [[Maria Thorpe]] as himself as a decoy.<ref name="AC"/>
The Middle District contained the [[Sinan Pasha Mosque]] and Formal Gardens. These featured larger east-west thoroughfares connecting the different areas. This section of Damascus included many places of learning, until Jubair al Hakim arrived and began a city quest to destroy all written text. The central feature was Jubair's [[Madrasah Al-Kallāsah|Madrasah]], where he and his scholars burnt all forms of books and scrolls they had taken from the city. When Altaïr traveled there to assassinate Jubair, the security was very high, due to the Assassins' continued success.<ref name="ac1"/>


===Rich District===
When Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, who by 1257 had become the [[Mentor]] of the Levantine Assassins, dispersed the Assassins from Masyaf,<ref name="ACTSC">''[[Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade]]''</ref> the Levantine Assassins shifted their primary presence in the {{Wiki|Levant}} to Jerusalem, working in secret.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' - [[Mediterranean Defense]]</ref>
The Rich District stretched across almost half of the city, possessing many of the structural landmarks that attracted outsiders to the city. The partially rebuilt [[Citadel of Salah Al'Din]] was a key fortification that demanded planning for a successful infiltration. The most impressive feature of the district, and probably the entire city, was the [[Umayyad Mosque]]. Built by {{Wiki|Khalid ibn al-Walid}} in 715 CE, the mosque sat atop the ruins of the Roman Temple of [[Jupiter]]. Another renowned landmark in the district was the [[Merchant King's Palace]].<ref name="ac1"/> The palace's interior was lightly secured, except for when the Templar and Merchant King Abu'l Nuqoud hosted one of his lavish parties. Traffic around the palace grounds was also rather light, given the location. Slightly north was the [[Sarouja Souk]] Market Quarter, where both traffic and security were moderate. Sarouja Souk held the reputation of being the largest market in the [[Kingdom|Holy Land]]. It was split into two separate structures that ran from west to east and north to south.<ref name="ac1"/> Though the Umayyad Mosque and Merchant King's Palace dominated the district, the Grand Courtyard north of the Mosque was equally an interesting place. Here, within the impressive district, Abu'l Nuqoud held immense power over the people.<ref name="ac1"/>


==Map==
===Renaissance===
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By the time the [[Renaissance]] had begun spreading through Europe, the [[Mamluks]] were ruling over Jerusalem. Unlike the Saracens, the Mamluks directly opposed the Assassins and attempted to erase their presence from the city. In 1511, the Mamluks arrested the Assassins' [[Assassin leader|leader]] [[Mujir]] in order to intimidate them, but their attempt failed when he was rescued by a group of [[Turkish Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]] sent from [[Constantinople]] by [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]. With help from the Ottoman Assassins, the city eventually came under strong Assassin control and flourished.<ref name="ACR"/>
|-bgcolor="#000000"
|[[File:Damascus Rich District.png|200px]]
|[[File:Damascus Middle District.PNG|200px]]
|[[File:Damascus Poor District.PNG|200px]]
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|Rich District
|Middle District
|Poor District
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
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Jerusalem Rich District.png|The Rich District of Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem Middle District.png|The Middle District of Jerusalem.
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Jerusalem Poor District.png|The Poor District of Jerusalem.
Ac-damascus-buildings.jpg
Ac-jerusalem1.jpg|A painting of the city.
Damascus Gates - Altair on Horse.jpg
Ac-jerusalem4.jpg|Concept art of the Assassins' Bureau in Jerusalem.
AssassinsCreed_Dx10 2011-05-29 13-08-41-73.jpg|Altaïr looking out over the city from Solomon's Temple.
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Jerusalem was a city located between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, often visited by Assassins and Templars throughout history.

History

High Middle Ages

In the early 12th century, the Templar Bernard de Clairvaux sent nine trusted men to find the Temple of Solomon beneath Jerusalem. When these men returned nine years later, he reinvented the Order into a knightly organization, the Knights Templar.

Jerusalem was the largest city in the Holy Land during the 12th century and housed exquisite mosques and cathedrals, which denoted the contrast of cultures present. The city was under control of Sultan Saladin and his Saracen army during the Third Crusade, while the Crusaders under King Richard I were vying heavily to take control of the holy city.[1]

By the time of the Third Crusade, the city secretly housed both Knights Templar and Assassins, two centuries-old factions fighting each other for world peace. In 1191, a group of Templars led by their Grand Master Robert de Sable and a team of Assassins composed of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad and the brothers Malik and Kadar Al-Sayf infiltrated Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem to obtain an "Apple of Eden" hidden deep inside the temple, atop the Ark of the Covenant. When both factions met, it resulted in a conflict that led to the death of Kadar and the severe wounding of Malik's arm, though Malik was successfully able to bring the Apple of Eden back to the Levantine Assassins' headquarters in Masyaf.[1]

Over the course of the year, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad assassinated several clandestine Templars working inside Jerusalem with the help of Malik Al-Sayf, who had become the rafiq of the city's Assassins' bureau. Among these Templars were Talal, a slave trader, and Majd Addin, regent of Jerusalem in Saladin's absence. Ultimately, Altaïr also attempted to take the life of Robert de Sable during Majd Addin's funeral, but failed due to Robert having taken precautions and disguising Maria Thorpe as himself as a decoy.[1]

When Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, who by 1257 had become the Mentor of the Levantine Assassins, dispersed the Assassins from Masyaf,[2] the Levantine Assassins shifted their primary presence in the Levant to Jerusalem, working in secret.[3]

Renaissance

By the time the Renaissance had begun spreading through Europe, the Mamluks were ruling over Jerusalem. Unlike the Saracens, the Mamluks directly opposed the Assassins and attempted to erase their presence from the city. In 1511, the Mamluks arrested the Assassins' leader Mujir in order to intimidate them, but their attempt failed when he was rescued by a group of Ottoman Assassins sent from Constantinople by Ezio Auditore da Firenze. With help from the Ottoman Assassins, the city eventually came under strong Assassin control and flourished.[3]

Gallery

References