Lost Books, Assassin's Creed Mirage Points of Interest

A total of 7 Lost Books can be found in Assassin's Creed Mirage, 6 "regular" ones, which are marked on the map and count towards the progress of each region, and one "secret" one.

Note: You will only be able to collect one of the books at the very end of the game's main storyline.

When you bring all seven books to the Al-Jahiz the Book Collector then you will unlock the "Scholar" achievement / trophy.

Al-Jahiz, the Book Collector at the House of Wisdom, is always on the lookout for rare books.

There are six books considered lost to history around Baghdad. Bring all of them back to the Book Collector at the House of Wisdom and you will be rewarded for your efforts.

Rumors suggest there might be a seventh book hidden somewhere in the city - and that it is cursed.

Locations on Baghdad

1Al-Kwarizmi: Al-Jabr

The book is on the upper floor of the building. To enter the building smash the weak door on the first floor. Then move the bookshelf to get access the stairs to the upper floor.

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2Al-Sikkit: Diwan Abu Nu'as

The book is located inside the Palace of the Green Dome. It can only be acquired after completing the main quest: The Serpent's Nest.

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3Al-Tabari: Tafsir of al-Tabari

In the cellars below the Nestorian Monastery. Enter the cellars by using the Nestorian Monastery Cellars secret entrance and solve the shelves moving puzzle.

Al-Tabari knows the Quran as well as one could hope. He must have dedicated every moment of his waking life to the words of the Prophet. The word of God is one, but men interpret it many different ways. He has tried his best to record these discussions and debates so we can all get closer to the true Word of God. In the intellectual sphere, it is a truly courageous and daunting work.

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4Kalila wa-Dimna

It is in the same room as the historical site Kalila and Dimna.

My friend would tell me these when we wandered the streets looking for morsels to steal. He told me he had made them up! Only later did I realise that some people can recite these tales almost as readily as the Quran. My favorite tale is the one with the carpenter and the monkey and to me it teaches an important lesson about patience and walking before you run.

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5Kitab al-Azif

The book lies under a pile of stones. The red jar that you will use to destroy the stones can be found on top of the ruins.

This is the "secret" Lost Book, it's unmarked and doesn't count towards the region completion. Reward for handing over this book to the collector: Monstrous Talisman.

I do not believe in magic as Nehal does but I find it hard to fathom that this Al-Hazred created this in jest. I am attracted and repulsed by its incantations and dare not speak any of it aloud for fear that the nameless horrors described in its pages will leap out into this world. It is foolish, I know, but there is something about this book that I cannot explain.

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6Suleiman al-Tajir: Accounts of China and India

The book is located on the second floor of the building which is in a restricted area.

This book records the stories of Al-Tajir's travels to India and China. Master Fuladh has said there are Hidden Ones even there! I would enjoy the chance to travel to the Far East and see how they live and learn about their ways. Al-Tajir claims that, in India, there are men who carry beards of up to three cubits long!

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7The Banu Musa: Book of Ingenious Devices

On the upper floor of the building. To get inside you must throw a throwing dagger through one of the windows at the lock on the window on the other side.

Our dear Banu Musa have so many ideas, they overflowed into this book! I am proud of them, and these devices are indeed ingenious. To think of a flute that plays on its own! There are many wonders here and I suspect some of them will soon be made a reality.

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