Merchant King's Palace
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The Merchant King's Palace was the residence of Damascus' merchant king Abu'l Nuqoud, located in the Rich District of the city. A recluse who kept to his personal quarters out of shame, Abu'l Nuqoud rarely left the palace, emerging chiefly to preside over the lavish parties he threw there each week, opening his doors to the people of Damascus.[1][2] He decorated his palace with gaudy works of art, and a fountain stood at the heart of the building.[3]
History
In 1191, the Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was sent to kill Abu'l Nuqoud and infiltrated one of the celebrations held within the palace. Addressing his guests from a balcony as a fountain ran with wine, the Merchant King turned on the crowd, revealing that he had poisoned the drink; as his guests began to die, his archers cut down those who tried to flee. Altaïr scaled the palace walls to escape the courtyard, made his way through the building, and assassinated Abu'l Nuqoud.[3]
Gallery
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Altaïr looking upon the palace -
The inner palace -
Altaïr on a balcony inside of the palace -
Abu'l Nuqoud in his palace
