Chang’an was the political, economic, and cultural capital of over ten Chinese dynasties throughout its history. During the Tang dynasty, it flourished as China’s entry point to the Silk Road. Its urban planning of strict cardinal directions aligned with elements of feng shui became the standard for other capital cities in Asia, such as Nara, Kyoto, and Gyeongju.

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.