Wondering how to get to the chest hidden in an inaccessible workshop in the House of Wisdom?
This page of the guide will show you all the necessary steps needed to get the treasure.
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Last update:12 October 2023
The House of Wisdom is a home to the best scholars of the Caliphate.
However, reaching it involvesa series of conditionsthat have to be met before getting to the treasure.
Where is the House of Wisdom chest located?
Stand onthe House of Wisdom courtyardand activateEagle Vision.
This is the location of the chest we are interested in.
To reach it, start by climbing to the top of the tower.
The upper floors of the tower area restricted area and are patrolled by hostile guards.
These will unfortunately turn out to belocked.
However, there isa tipin the note hangingon the wall opposite the door.
You will learn from it that the sought key is most likely carried bythe resident astronomerof the university.
Where to find the Astronomical Library Key?
The location where you find himis also a restricted zone, so exercise some caution before approaching the astronomer.
The easiest option here would beto reach him by keeping to the roof or its ledge.
The scholar, busy with his research,won’t notice Basim’s presence.
To steal his key, simply approach the man andpickpocket him.
After successfully completing the QTE, the key will switch hands.
However, before you return to the workshop, you still need to do one more thing.
How to destroy the ceiling barrier?
Locatea windowthrough which you cansee a hanging chandelier.
Your task isto throw a knifeto cut the rope on which the chandelier hangs.
For assistance, you could activate Eagle Vision herewhich will highlight the vulnerable area of the rope.
The cut chandelier will fall down and destroy the ceiling barrier blocking the way.
you’re free to now enter the workshop and collect the treasure.
How to find the chest?
Return to the corridor with the locked door and use the newly obtained key to open it.
Inside the room,go one floor upthrough the already unclutteredhole in the ceiling.
The gilded chest containsAbbasid Knight Sword.
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