Who Were the Assassins?

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Stone ruins of the ancient fortress of Masyaf in Syria rise atop a rocky hill, with weathered walls and towers against a blue sky.

Who Were the Assassins?: Media

Outlandish tales about a sect known as the Assassins were a staple of European lore about the Middle East. But were they true?

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Stone ruins of the ancient fortress of Masyaf in Syria rise atop a rocky hill, with weathered walls and towers against a blue sky.

Maṣyāf castle

Remains of the castle of Maṣyāf, Syria.

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