The Abbasid Dynasty | The Golden Age of Islam in Age of Empires 4

Dive into the rich history of the Abbasid Dynasty and discover how it is brought to life in Age of Empires 4! In this video, we explore the Abbasid journey from the Umayyad era to the end of the Mamluk dynasty in 1517, providing a deep historical analysis and comparing it to the game's mechanics. Learn how the House of Wisdom works, and get to know their unique units, like the beautiful camels. Whether you're a history enthusiast or an Age of Empires 4 player looking to understand more about the Abbasid civilization in game, this video has something for everyone!

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Sources & Credits:
- https://kimrendfeld.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/medieval-arabic-scholarship-might-have-preserved-scientific-knowledge/
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpwxQ7vzF5w
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- How to make composite bow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2f5UjHwDHdU
- https://www.aramcoworld.com/Articles/March-2017/The-Islamic-Roots-of-the-Modern-Hospital

Music:
All credit goes to Tilman Sillescu, Alex Röder, Henning Nugel, Armin Haas, and Mikolai Stroinski for creating this wonderful soundtrack.

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