Where is Meereen supposed to be?

Meereen is the northernmost and greatest of the three great city-states of Slaver's Bay, north of Yunkai and Astapor
Astapor
Astapor, also known as the Red City, is the southernmost of the three great city-states of Slaver's Bay. A noted stopping point for ships bound from Qarth to the Free Cities and Westeros, Astapor is home of the infamous Unsullied, eunuch slave-soldiers considered by many to be the finest infantry troops in the World.
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. It is located at the mouth of the Skahazadhan River, which flows from its origins in Lhazar through the mountains separating Meereen and the rest of Slaver's Bay from the Red Waste.
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Is Yunkai a real city?

Travel to Aït Benhaddou, the real-life Yunkai

The city of Yunkai was the second one of the Slaver's Bay that Daenerys Targaryen conquered.
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Who ruled Meereen before Dany?

Before Daenerys arrives and conquers Meereen, it was ruled by the Great Masters. The Great Masters had held power in Meereen for over one thousand years before Daenerys appears, which makes Daenerys the first monarch to hold power of the great and ancient city in a millennium.
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Was Hizdahr the harpy?

(Although he does not confirm it, either). When discussing a betrothal between Hizdahr and Daenerys, Galazza Galare tells Daenerys " Wed Hizdahr zo Loraq and make a son with him, a son whose father is the harpy, whose mother is the dragon.", calling Hizdahr "the harpy".
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Was Daenerys baby a dragon?

He was inhuman, hideously deformed and covered in dragon-like scales. He had the stub of a tail small leather wings, reminiscent of a bat. Rhaego was stillborn. During her fever dream, Daenerys Targaryen sees her son tall and proud, with Drogo's copper skin and her own silver-gold hair, violet eyes shaped like almonds.
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The Traveller's Guide to Meereen



Was Game of Thrones filmed in Morocco?

Game of Thrones is filmed in Spain, Croatia, Malta, Ireland, Scotland, Iceland and Morocco. Two locations in Morocco are featured in the series. Ait-Ben-Haddou is is a fortified village along the former caravan route from the Sahara to Marrakesh.
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Where is Yunkai?

Yunkai, known also as the Yellow City (Valyrian: Qeldlie Oktion), is one of the three great Ghiscari city-states of Slaver's Bay, located southwest of Meereen and north of Astapor.
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Where is Yunkai filmed?

For the Game of Thrones Yunkai and the Game of Thrones Astapor, producers chose two locations in Morocco, the real ancient fortified city of Ait Benhaddou (Yunkai) and Essaouira (Astapor).
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What country is Valyria based on?

Valyria = Ancient Greece

Ancient, knowledgeable people that colonized and influenced lots of Westeros/Europe but over time most of their knowledge was lost. Their language formed the base for the continent's language(s).
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What country is Dorne based on?

According to author George R.R. Martin, Dorne is loosely inspired by Spain, particularly the south's Moorish heritage, which culturally sets it apart from the rest of the country and of Western Europe.
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Is Meereen a real place?

Peninsucola, Spain provides the backdrop for Meereen. The fictional city's iconic pyramids are added during post production.
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Where is winterfell in real life?

The real-life Winterfell is at Castle Ward in County Down, Northern Ireland. Aside from hosting "Game of Thrones" tours, it's a beautiful National Trust property on the shores of Strangford Lough, with an 18th-century stately home and acres of landscaped gardens to explore.
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What castle is dragonstone in real life?

The centerpiece, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in Bermeo along the Bay of Biscay, boasts a snaking stone staircase that leads to the peak of the striking islet. This is what stands as the site for the main Dragonstone Castle.
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Where was Slaver's Bay filmed?

Some of the scenes set in warmer lands in the novels, such as King's Landing, Dorne, or Slaver's Bay, had to be filmed in warmer Mediterranean locations such as Malta, Croatia, and Spain. Meanwhile, many of the scenes set in the frozen wastelands Beyond the Wall were filmed on-location in Iceland.
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What is pentos got?

Pentos is one of the Free Cities, located on the western coastline of Essos, across the Narrow Sea from Westeros. It is a large, rich city-state of merchant lords. People and things from Pentos are known as Pentoshi. The city is the home of Magister Illyrio Mopatis.
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Why did Daenerys go to Yunkai?

Daenerys does not leave an armed force in Yunkai in order to prevent the Wise Masters from stirring up troubles, and that proves to be a serious mistake. Although the Yunkai'i have been deprived of their slaves and much of their property, they remain wealthy.
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Where is Winterfell castle filmed?

Castle Ward, Northern Ireland (Winterfell)

Winterfell has long been a key location in the world of Game of Thrones. Home to the Stark family and characters like Jon Snow and Hodor, we've spent a lot of time watching characters there grow, but also suffer.
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Where in Spain is Game of Thrones filmed?

Seville. Seville is home to one of the most recognizable filming locations from Game of Thrones.
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Was Star Wars filmed in Morocco?

Although a few scenes set on Tatooine were filmed in Death Valley in the United States, the majority of desert scenes in the original Star Wars were filmed in Tunisia, with subsequent films in the series also returning to shoot footage in the country.
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Was Daenerys pregnant with Jon Snow?

Game of Thrones Daenerys Targaryen was pregnant by Jon Snow in finale ending | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk.
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Why can't Daenerys have children?

What has Daenerys said about her inability to have children? Dany saw Mirri's prophecy as a curse, and believes she will never be able to give birth to human babies. Instead, she considers her dragons to be her children. When warlocks of Qarth steal her dragons, Jorah tries to convince her to leave them behind.
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Is Jon Snow immune to fire?

No, Jon is not immune to fire. Remember in the first season, when a wight attacks Castle Black and tries to kill Lord Commander Mormont. Jon throws a lantern at it, and burns his hand in the process. Jon tried to shout, but his voice was gone.
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