Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Unraveling all Historical Wilderness Sites in Assassin's Creed Mirage

The developers of the Assassin's Creed series extensively research historical elements for their games, evident in various aspects. In Assassin's Creed Mirage, players can delve into the game's historical accuracy through the inclusion of historical sites collectibles.

Within the Wilderness region of the map (excluding Baghdad), players can explore and uncover significant historical sites. These sites encompass diverse topics such as the development of Baghdad, the trade routes of the Abbasid Caliphate, and the former capital cities that once occupied the present-day location of Baghdad. This guide for Assassin's Creed Mirage provides precise locations for locating all 13 historical sites within this area.

The Map

The 13 Wilderness historical sites are distributed across the entire Baghdad region. While four of them are located near the outer walls, the remaining sites may prove challenging to locate. Visualized by the above map, each of these locations is marked by a red dot.

All Wilderness Historical Sites

Other Palaces

The game begins in Anbar, a town located in the northwest corner of the map. Although historical sites cannot be collected at the moment, players can discover the Other Palaces site in front of the Winter Palace upon returning to Anbar after reaching Baghdad. This site provides information about the number of Abbasid caliphs who resided in various cities prior to and following the construction of Baghdad.

Dur-Kurigalzu

Located atop a colossal man-made mound, one of the Wilderness lookout points offers breathtaking vistas. Adjacent to it lies a site of great historical significance. This is the remains of Dur-Kurigalzu, an awe-inspiring ziggurat constructed by the Kassite civilization in ancient Mesopotamia.

Founding of Baghdad

Baghdad's Canals

The site, perched on a deserted hill in the northwest region of Baghdad, boasts a picturesque panorama of the city. It unravels the captivating tale of the pioneering Abbasid Caliphate, who deliberately selected this location to erect a circular city that ultimately served as the nucleus around which the remainder of Baghdad flourished.

Discover a fascinating historical site as you follow the canal west of the Greeks' Gate. Adjacent to a lively pair of children playing in a dry canal, this site vividly illustrates the ingenious way in which the Abbasids utilized canals. These canals served a dual purpose of irrigating the city and its surrounding areas while also serving as a means to connect the renowned Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Agriculture

The Agriculture historical site is situated adjacent to the colossal water wheel in the Mill area, northwest of Baghdad. Although the Abbasid Caliphate did not pioneer novel agricultural technology during its reign, it actively promoted the advancement of existing technologies to significantly enhance crop yields throughout the empire.

Gates of Baghdad

Located on the bridge that leads to the Iron Gate, which served as Basim's initial entry point into Baghdad, this site provides insight into the nomenclature of the inner and outer gates. While the inner gates are named after various cities within the empire, the outer gates predominantly bear names associated with local structures or activities.

Caravanserai

Players will find

Camels

right in front of the entrance to the Caravanserai west of Baghdad. The guards won't allow Basim to enter, but the location is far enough away to not cause them any inconvenience. Caravanserai were establishments along the roadside where merchants, pilgrims, and other travelers could find respite in the arid lands of Mesopotamia and beyond.

Located alongside the camel pen, the Camels historical site rests just south of the Caravanserai. Throughout the Abbasid era, camels emerged as the preferred means of transport and a reliable companion due to their robustness and endurance.

Zubaydah bint Ja'far

Players can discover this site adjacent to a sepulcher in a vast cemetery located just outside the Gate of Tahir. The sepulcher is the final resting place of Zubaydah bint Ja'far, renowned as the historical spouse of Caliph Harun al-Rashid and a beloved figure in the timeless tales of One Thousand and One Nights.

Death and Afterlife

Located near the Gate of the Mills, in the vicinity of Baghdad, lies a smaller graveyard. It is worth noting that during the Abbasid Caliphate period, this site played a significant role in codifying numerous Islamic funeral practices.

The One Thousand and One Nights

Silk Roads

Positioned directly to the south of Baghdad, this site is situated in a remote and isolated location, seemingly in the middle of nowhere. It conveniently stands at the gateway to the Forty Thieves Hideout, which can be found southwest of the lookout point at the abandoned mosque. This site serves as a testament to the origins of the captivating tales from One Thousand and One Nights, which are a compilation of ancient Persian and Indian narratives, along with more recent Arabian folklore that first gained popularity during the Abbasid era.

Located in Jarjaraya, a town situated on the banks of the Tigris River near the southeast periphery of the map, lies the exclusive Silk Roads site. This significant landmark can be easily identified adjacent to a vibrant carpet merchant. Jarjaraya forms part of the vast Silk Road network, which surpasses the definition of a single trail by encompassing a complex system of merchants who transported extraordinary goods from China to the Mediterranean and vice versa.

Seleucia-on-the-Tigris

Visit the swamp located in the southeastern corner of the map to discover the remnants of a once majestic ancient city - Seleucia, formerly the esteemed capital of the Greek Seleucid Empire. Within these ruins, players have the opportunity to obtain the coveted Wilderness rare book, which can be acquired by shattering the stone flooring using an oil jug. Delve into the mystical world of Assassin's Creed Mirage, now accessible on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.