Round City

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The Round City

The Round City of Baghdad served as the city's core during the age of the Abbasid Caliphate. Built in 762–766 CE during the founding of Baghdad, its construction was overseen by al-Mansur, who intended it to be the Abbasids' seat of power in the region. During Abbasid times, its official name was the City of Peace (Arabic: Madinat As-Salam), and it housed the Caliphal Palace at its center.

Districts and landmarks

• Palace of the Green Dome

Administrative District

• Damascus Gate
• Mazalim Courts
• Postal Bureau

Commanders' District

• Basra Gate
• Shurta Headquarters

Residential District

• Al-Jahiz's House
• Harem
• Kufa Gate

Behind the scenes

Historically, the House of Wisdom was located within the Round City's walls, but in Assassin's Creed: Mirage, the library is located in the outer Abbasiyah district.

Appearances

• Echoes of History (first mentioned)
• Assassin's Creed: Mirage (first appearance)