The Marriott was the most prestigious hotel in the capital , and was located near government buildings , diplomatic missions , embassies and high commissions .

Under the Abbasid Empire , relations became Becoming more normal , with embassies exchanged Exchange and even periods of truce , but conflict Hostile_encounter remained the norm , with almost annual raids Attack and counter-raids , sponsored Supply either by the Abbasid government or by local rulers , well into the 10th century .

Evacuation plans already existed Presence as a standard procedure for American embassies .

over 20,000 right-wingers sought refuge in foreign embassies in the city .