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The '''Cave of Five Hundred Eyes''' was a cave in [[13th century]] [[China]]. | {{geologic feature stub}} | ||
The '''Cave of Five Hundred Eyes''' was a [[cave]] in [[13th century]] [[China]]. Initially a habitation for 250 Hashashins under the influence of the Mahomet Alo-eddin, these men were executed by the [[Mongol]] conqueror Hulagu. Their faces were painted on the walls of the cave by an unknown party. | |||
It was used briefly as a hideout for [[Acomat]] and his bandits in [[1289]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Marco Polo (TV story)|Marco Polo]]'') | |||
[[Category:Earth caves]] | |||
[[Category:Chinese locations]] | [[Category:Chinese locations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:26, 8 September 2022
The Cave of Five Hundred Eyes was a cave in 13th century China. Initially a habitation for 250 Hashashins under the influence of the Mahomet Alo-eddin, these men were executed by the Mongol conqueror Hulagu. Their faces were painted on the walls of the cave by an unknown party.
It was used briefly as a hideout for Acomat and his bandits in 1289. (TV: Marco Polo)
