Captured by Hassan-i Sabbah in 1090 AD without a single drop of blood, it became a major political and intellectual center. It was home to a world-renowned library and laboratories where scientists and philosophers debated in freedom.
The order was famous for its feda’i (devoted warriors) who targeted high-profile political figures to protect their state from more powerful empires like the Seljuks. Alamut
Perched at an elevation of roughly 2,100 meters, the castle's name is derived from the Gilaki words for "Eagle's Nest". Captured by Hassan-i Sabbah in 1090 AD without