Tag: 9th-century
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What the new Assassin’s Creed game tells us about 9th-century Baghdad, from the art historian who worked on it
[ad_1] Detail from a 15th century manuscript recounting the siege of Baghdad by the Mongols in 1258. Credit: Wikimedia Gamers the world over will be familiar with the incredibly detailed historic cityscapes the Assassin’s Creed franchise has produced so far. Following earlier forays into ancient Damascus and Athens, the forthcoming installment, Mirage, takes players into…