Cyrene
is really Archaeological Site of Cyrene, Shahhat, Libya
Real place, reimagined
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
A Greek city in Kyrenaika with an agora, a Roman-held acropolis and the great Temple of Zeus, where Bayek pursues a Roman commander.
The real place
Founded around 630 BCE, Cyrene has extensive ruins, including the agora, the sanctuary of Apollo and a large Doric Temple of Zeus. The site is on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger, and the game places it far closer to Alexandria than its real 800 km or so.
Visiting
Several governments advise against all travel to Libya, so check your government's travel advice before planning a trip. If you do go, use an approved local operator.
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