By the 900s, Nishapur had become one of the most important centers of culture in the Islamic world. It was most famous for its pottery, aided by nearby deposits of turquoise and cobalt. From tiles to bowls, Nishapur ceramics could be found on mosques in the Middle East and dining rooms in China.

Genesis Cities have a set location on a model of Earth in the game CryptoCrusades. The Genesis Cities, 88 in total, will be the seats of 88 empires on iOS and Android when the game is launched.