Abbasiyah

"This district is the heart of learning in Baghdad. All the world's knowledge can be found here."

―Tabid to Basim, 860s.

Abbasiyah as seen from the Dome of the Ass

Abbasiyah was the southwestern district of Baghdad and served as the city's main cultural hub. It was home to the famous House of Wisdom where various intellectuals gathered and transmited knowledge from the Abbasid Caliphate and beyond.

Districts and landmarks

Haylanah

• Dome of the Ass
• Four Markets Gate
• The Great Bimaristan
• Hammam
• Muhawwal Gate
• Pharmacy of Haylanah

Suburb of Kahtabah

• The Four Markets
• Mosque
• Scholar's Estate

Yasiriyah

• Gate of Tahir
• House of Wisdom
• Observatory
• Scriptorium

Appearances

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