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[edit] Assassin's creed reference
I added a reference to the video game Assassin's Creed because the game includes a fully explorable version of the castle at Masyaf. Many game players will have never heard of the monument before having played the game so I thought it was relevant (not to mention a nice little advert for the site). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.90.232.145 (talk) 20:58, 23 November 2007 (UTC)
But how do you know that it's accurate? The geography of that game is totally different than real life. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.81.190.33 (talk) 21:13, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
It is accurate to an extent. It is atop the hill, however that is as accurate —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.150.151.68 (talk) 04:37, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
Can you prove that the inside of the castle is accurate? saying "it is atop the hill" dosent neccesarily mean it is an accurate depiction. Maxtitan 20:05 21 March 2008 —Preceding comment was added at 20:05, 21 March 2008 (UTC)
The interior of the fictional Masyaf citadel in Assassin's Creed contains an extensive library, and the rear is a lush garden above a sheer drop. These two properties happen to be known features of the real Alamut, which was also a Hashashin fortress at this time. Subsequently, it is likely that the fictional Masyaf is a combination of features of both fortresses.
It may also be the case that the in-game character Al-Mualim ("teacher") is a portrayal of the real Rashid ad-Din Sinan, who was operating out of Masyaf at the time the game is set. Both characters are the leaders of the Masyaf citadel. In addition, both ad-Din Sinan and the fictional Al-Mualim die around the same point in time (e.g. 1192-4 compared to 1191). So there certainly are elements of the real Masyaf which have carried into the game, albeit modified.
At any rate, a reference to Assassin's creed should only be made under the Popular Culture heading. Automated hamster (talk) 14:13, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
