Cappadocia
Cappadocia was a city in central Turkey. Though it was partially above ground, the bulk of it lay underground; an ancient and mysterious region controlled and constructed by the Templars.[1]
History
During the 16th century, after being driven from their previous base in Rome by the Assassins, the Templars set up their headquarters in the underground city of Cappadocia.
Derinkuyu,[2] the hidden city discovered by the Assassin Ezio Auditore, was an underground haven where many poor and struggling Byzantines took refuge after the fall of Constantinople at the hands of the Ottoman Empire.
Manuel Palaiologos lived here for a time after his family lost their hold on throne of Constantinople.
One of the many Ottoman spies present in the city was Dilara, a beautiful woman from the Topkapi Harem, sent by Tarik Barleti to spy on the Byzantine Templars. She aided Ezio when he arrived from Constantinople.
Trivia
- In an interview with CVG, Alexandre Amancio notes that parts of the city are reminiscent of Petra.
Gallery
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Ezio running through Cappadocia.
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Ezio hunting Manuel Palaiologos. -
Ezio in Cappadocia -
Ezio outside the city.
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Cappadocia concept illustration by Raphael Lacoste. -
Concept art of Cappadocia by Martin Deschambault.
References
Source
- Game Informer, June 2011 Edition.
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