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'''''Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt''''' is the ''[[Discovery Tour]]'' educational mode for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''. It was released as a free [[Assassin's Creed: Origins downloadable content|downloadable]] addition on 20 February 2018 and is available for free to those who own the base game, or for purchase as a stand-alone version on PC. In it, players are to free roam the game's map of ancient [[Egypt]] and learn about the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]]'s history through a series of guided tours.<ref name="ACO">{{Ubisoft|origins/en-us/news/152-318407-16/this-month-in-assassins-creed%C2%AE-origins-february|This Month in Assassin's Creed: Origins – February|archivedate=20200717111250|subdomain=assassinscreed}}</ref>
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'''Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt''' is an educational mode for ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''.
 
The mode was released as a downloadable add-on on 20 February 2018 and is available for free to those who own the base game, or for purchase as a stand-alone version on PC. In it, players are to free roam the game's map of [[Egypt|ancient Egypt]] and learn about the kingdom's history through a series of guided tours.<ref name="ACO">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/news/152-318407-16/this-month-in-assassins-creed%C2%AE-origins-february This Month in Assassin's Creed: Origins – February]</ref>


==Tours==
==Tours==
===Egypt===
===Egypt===
====The Major Regions of Egypt====
{|class="article-table sortable"
<tabber>
|[[Tours: The Major Regions of Egypt|The Major Regions of Egypt]]
|-|Lower & Upper Egypt=
|[[Tours: Bringer of Life, The Nile River|Bringer of Life, The Nile River]]
Life in ancient Egypt was concentrated along the
|[[Tours: Deserts of Egypt|Deserts of Egypt]]
shores of the Nile, and divided into two regions.
|[[Tours: The Qattara Depression|The Qattara Depression]]
Lower Egypt (north) was situated on the Nile Delta
|-
near the Mediterranean, and Upper Egypt was at
|[[Tours: Siwa|Siwa]]
the south reaching into Africa.
|[[Tours: The Faiyum|The Faiyum]]
 
|[[Tours: The City of Memphis|The City of Memphis]]
Due to its proximity to the Mediterranean,
|[[Tours: Rediscovering Egypt|Rediscovering Egypt]]
temperatures in Lower Egypt were less extreme
|-
than in Upper Egypt.
|[[Tours: Natron|Natron]]
|-|Two Pharaohs & Crowns=
|[[Tours: Fauna of Ancient Egypt|Fauna of Ancient Egypt]]
Until 3100 BCE and the unification of Egypt, each
|[[Tours: Flora of Ancient Egypt|Flora of Ancient Egypt]]
region had its own pharaoh and crown.
|[[Tours: Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs|Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs]]
 
|-
Lower Egypt's crown was red, and marked with
|[[Tours: Jean-François Champollion|Jean-François Champollion]]
symbols of papyrus and bees.
|[[Tours: The Founding of Cyrene|The Founding of Cyrene]]
 
|[[Tours: The Agora & Thermal Baths|The Agora & Thermal Baths]]
Upper Egypt's crown was white with symbols of
|[[Tours: The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene|The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene]]
lotus and sedge grass.
|-
|-|Memphis and Thebes=
|[[Tours: Important Monuments of Cyrene|Important Monuments of Cyrene]]
Both regions had competing major cities, most
|[[Tours: The Acropolis of Cyrene|The Acropolis of Cyrene]]
notably Memphis in Lower Egypt, and Thebes in
|[[Tours: The Gladiator Arena|The Gladiator Arena]]
Upper Egypt.
|[[Tours: Major Exports of Cyrene|Major Exports of Cyrene]]
 
|}
There were different religious cults in both
regions, each worshipping their own major gods.
|-|Representation in Temples=
Many of the temples were designed in such a way
as to represent the two regions, and ceremonies
often incorporated Upper and Lower Egypt in
their rituals.
</tabber>
 
====Bringer of Life, The Nile River====
<tabber>
|-|Topology=
 
|-|Three Seasons=
 
|-|Ribbon of Life=
 
|-|Hapi, Neilos, Nile=
 
|-|Geography=
 
|-|Cataracts of the Nile=
 
|-|The Nile of Egypt=
 
|-|Water Sources=
 
|-|Lakes=
 
</tabber>
 
====Deserts of Egypt====
<tabber>
|-|Western & Eastern Deserts=
*'''Narrator:''' ''Reaching out on either side of the lush Nile are the harsh arid Western Desert and the mountainous Eastern Desert.They cover nearly 94% of Egypt.<br>Each of these parent deserts have their own microclimate, and contain several smaller deserts with a distinct fauna and flora.<br>Whale fossils were discovered within the depths of the Sahara. Known as the Valley of the Whales, this location is evidence of the seas which once covered the area.''
|-|White Desert=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The [[White Desert]] in the northeast of the Sahara owes its name to its limestone soil contrasting with the yellow sand.<br>The wind has eroded the rocks of the White Desert into stone mushrooms, the most famous of which is referred to as the Finger of God.''
|-|Oceans of Sand=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The Great Sand Sea is a large unbroken desert that reaches out through western Egypt and eastern [[Libya]].<br>It is home to a unique geological formation known as Libyan [[silica]] glass. The pale yellowish-green material ranges from pebble-sized fragments to glass rocks the size of rough boulders.''
</tabber>
 
====The Qattara Depression====
<tabber>
|-|Sand and Salt=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The [[Qattara Depression]] is located in the northwest part of Egypt.<br>Reaching 18,000 square kilometers, the basin is 133 meters below sea level and covered with salt.<br>It is the second lowest point in Africa, after the Afar Depression.''
|-|Inhospitable Environment=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The climate is very arid, with average temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius.<br>The famous [[Siwa]] Oasis is located on the protected southwestern region.<br> Today, the Qattara Depression is utilized for oil exploration.''
</tabber>
 
====Siwa====
<tabber>
|-|Introduction=
 
|-|Oases=
 
|-|North-South Orientation=
 
|-|Libyan Oases=
 
|-|Cleopatra's Bath=
 
|-|Oracle of Amun=
 
|-|Alexander the Great, Son of Ammon=
 
|-|Predicting Victory=
 
|-|The Ram-Headed Sphinxes=
 
</tabber>
 
====The Faiyum====
<tabber>
|-|The Oasis=
 
|-|Lake Moeris=
 
|-|Transports on Water=
 
|-|Amenemhat III's Pyramid=
 
|-|Recreating the Pyramid=
 
|-|Krokodilopolis=
 
|-|Town of Sobek=
 
|-|Sobek or Soukhos=
 
</tabber>
 
====The City of Memphis====
<tabber>
|-|Cities and Regions=
 
|-|Memphis, Thebes & Sais=
 
|-|The First Capital=
 
|-|The White Walls=
 
</tabber>
 
====Rediscovering Egypt====
<tabber>
|-|Mass Pillaging=
 
|-|Early Organization=
 
|-|The Dawn of Scientific Archeology=
 
|-|A Unique Contribution=
 
|-|The Art of Jean-Claude Golvin=
 
|-|A New Era for Egyptology=
 
|-|Excavations Today=
 
</tabber>
 
====Natron====
 
====Fauna of Ancient Egypt====
 
====Flora of Ancient Egypt====
<tabber>
|-|A Wide Variety of Plants=
The climate and unique geography of the Nile
Delta offered a wide variety of plant species.
 
Many of these plants served as sustenance for
ancient Egyptians, and as crops for trade.
 
The Nile's consistent seasons allowed Egypt to
sustain itself for centuries.
|-|Papyrus=
Possibly the most useful of the plants was the
papyrus. This tall sedge plant grew in abundance
along the water's edge of the Nile.
 
Commontly known for its use as paper, the ancient
Egyptians found many other functions for it,
including rope, sandals and mats.
 
Papyriform boats made from the plant are seen in
paintings and reliefs, and were used in ritualistic
ceremonies.
|-|Fruit Trees=
There were many types of trees along the river
Nile, such as the date palm, carob and tamarisk.
 
The earliest fruit tree cultivated was the fig tree,
followed by apple, pomegranate and eventually
olive trees during the era of the New Kingdom.
 
Mango cultivation was the result of a late import
from Asia during the Middle Ages.
|-|Embodiments of Divinity=
Some trees were associated with gods, such as
the acacia with Horus.
 
The divinities Thoth and Seshat were depicted
inscribing the reign of the king into a persea tree.
 
The sycamore was connected with the goddess
Iset, patron of the Ritual of Life.
</tabber>
 
====Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs====
 
====Jean-François Champollion====
 
====The Founding of Cyrene====
 
====The Agora & Thermal Baths====
 
====The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene====
 
====Important Monuments of Cyrene====
 
====The Acropolis of Cyrene====
<tabber>
|-|The Acropolis Ward=
Located on the western edge of city, Cyrene's
acropolis was smaller than the one in Athens,
though its high vantage point provided protection
for the city.
 
At its entrance was a single door, flanked by two
towers. An inscription, Legible to this day, states
that the walls and the citadel were restored in the
time of Augustus.
|-|Statuette of Berenice=
A number of statuettes have been excavated from
the site, including one of Berenice, the daughter
of Magus the king of Cyrene, and half-brother of
Ptolemy ll.
 
At the northeast tower, there is a sanctuary
consisting of two small temples with a vestibule,
and an altar believed to be that of Serapis and
Iset.
 
When the temples were excavated,
archaeologists found traces of fire damage;
however there are no indications as to when this
fire occured.
|-|20th Century Fortification*=
In the 20th century, a fortification was built above
the ward, to defend against an invading army.
 
It covered the ancient remains of nearby Roman
houses entirely, and archaeologists have yet to
fully excavate them.
</tabber>
 
====The Gladiator Arena====
 
====Major Exports of Cyrene====


===Pyramids===
===Pyramids===
====The Origin of the Pyramid====
{|class="article-table sortable"
 
|[[Tours: The Origin of the Pyramid|The Origin of the Pyramid]]
====The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser====
|[[Tours: The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser|The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser]]
 
|[[Tours: Inside Djoser's Step Pyramid|Inside Djoser's Step Pyramid]]
====Inside Djoser's Step Pyramid====
|[[Tours: Sneferu's First Pyramid|Sneferu's First Pyramid]]
 
|-
====Sneferu's First Pyramid====
|[[Tours: The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur|The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur]]
 
|[[Tours: The Red Pyramid of Dahshur|The Red Pyramid of Dahshur]]
====The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur====
|[[Tours: Pyramids of the Middle Kingdom|Pyramids of the Middle Kingdom]]
 
|[[Tours: An Overview of the Giza Necropolis|An Overview of the Giza Necropolis]]
====The Red Pyramid of Dahshur====
|-
 
|[[Tours: The Riddles of the Sphinx|The Riddles of the Sphinx]]
====Pyramids of the Middle Kingdom====
|[[Tours: Khufu's Funerary Complex|Khufu's Funerary Complex]]
<tabber>
|[[Tours: The Secrets of the Great Pyramid|The Secrets of the Great Pyramid]]
|-|Revival of Pyramids=
|[[Tours: The Great Pyramid: Subterranean Chamber|The Great Pyramid: Subterranean Chamber]]
During the Middle Kingdom era, the powerful
|-
rulers of the 12th dynasty resumed the tradition
|[[Tours: The Great Pyramid of Giza: Upper Chambers|The Great Pyramid of Giza: Upper Chambers]]
of elaborate pyramidal tombs.
|[[Tours: Jean-Pierre Houdin's Theories|Jean-Pierre Houdin's Theories]]
 
|[[Tours: Khafre's Funerary Complex|Khafre's Funerary Complex]]
For example, Amenemhbat | built a funerary
|[[Tours: Menkaure's Funerary Complex|Menkaure's Funerary Complex]]
complex in Lisht, and Senwosret |l selected the
|}
Illahoun site in the Faiyum. Amenemhat |! and
Sesostris Ill however, cast their favor towards
Dahshur. Amenembhat III built a pyramid there as
well before moving to Hawara in the Faiyum.
|-|Smaller & Elaborate=
The plundering of tombs in troubled times
prompted the architects of the Middle Kingdom to
devise increasingly complicated means of
security during construction.
 
Às such, while the architectural plans of the
Hawara pyramid were simpler than the one at
Dahshur, the means used to protect it from
looters were much more elaborate.
 
Beyond the use of blind passages and concealed
trapdoors, the architects relied on a system of
stone slabs which were slid into place at the end
of construction. These massive stone stabs were
meant to permanently block the passageways
leading to the funerary chambers.
|-|The Decline of Pyramids=
The kings of the 13th Dynasty began building their
pyramids at Mazghouna, south of Dahshur, then
moved on to Faiyum and Abydos.
 
The kings of the 17th dynasty, however, satisfied
themselves with crowning their cave tombs with
small pyramids of raw brick.
 
The kings of the 18th dynasty gave up the shape
of the pyramid as a royal tomb entirely. They
chose a mountain with a pyramidal shape in the
Valley of Kings, and dug their graves there.
|-|A Legacy=
Itwas not until the Nubian pharaohs of the 25th
dynasty that kings were once again buried under
pyramidal tombs. In fact today, the area of
ancient Nubia, modern Sudan, contains a record
number of 220 known pyramids, to Egypt's 138.
Despite their slow decline in use and quality,
pyramids continued to fascinate all and sundry,
up to the Roman era.
 
They remain to this day a symbol of the religious
dedication of the Pharaohs, and the grandeur of
ancient Egypt.
</tabber>
 
====An Overview of The Giza Necropolis====
<tabber>
|-|The Giza Plateau=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The Giza plateau is located on the West Bank of the Nile, and was considered by ancient Egyptians as the domain of the dead.<br>The pyramidal complexes found there were built over the span of three generations, during the reign of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.''
|-|An Immense Funerary Complex=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The Giza area, now famous for its three pyramidsm is part of a wider grouping of funerary complexes. Rulers from this period generally elected to be buried in the area.<br>The focal point of the entire region was the city of Memphis, chosen as the capital of Egypt at the beginning of the Old Kingdom.''
|-|A Strict Alignment=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The placement of the Giza monuments and particularly that of the pyramids, followed a practical, yet strict alignment. First they focused on cardinal points, and then they accounted for the natural geology of the plateau.''
</tabber>
====The Riddles of the Sphinx====
 
====Khufu's Funerary Complex====
 
====The Secrets of the Great Pyramid====
 
====The Great Pyramid: Subterranean Chamber====
 
====The Great Pyramid of Giza: Upper Chambers====
 
====Jean-Pierre Houdin's Theories====
 
====Khafre's Funerary Complex====
 
====Menkaure's Funerary Complex====


===Alexandria===
===Alexandria===
====The Greek Pharaohs====
{|class="article-table sortable"
<tabber>
|[[Tours: The Greek Pharaohs|The Greek Pharaohs]]
|-|The Divine Pharaoh=
|[[Tours: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt|Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt]]
*'''Narrator:''' ''Pharaohs were considered divine incarnations of the gods. As an avatar of the gods living on earth, the pharaoh's role was to preserve fundamental values and universal harmony by removing chaos, isfet, and ensure that justice, maat, prevailed.<br><br>The pharaoh, by divine ancestry and through multiple offerings, was the bond that unites the world of men to the world of the gods and allows the maintenance of the cosmic order.''
|[[Tours: The Siege of Alexandria|The Siege of Alexandria]]
 
|[[Tours: Introduction to Alexandria|Introduction to Alexandria]]
|-|The Ptolemaic Dynasty=
|-
*'''Narrator:''' ''The [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic dynasty]] reigned over Egypt from 305 BCE to 30 BCE.<br><br>The dynasty was called the Ptolemies of the Lagides in recognition of the founder of the Dynasty, [[Ptolemy I Soter|Ptolemy Lagos]], a Greek general and close friend of Alexander the Great.<br><br>While [[Makedonia|Macedonian]], Ptolemy Lagos understood that to be accepted by the Egyptian people, he would have to adopt their traditions. Upon assuming the title of pharaoh he changed his name to Ptolemy I Soter, meaning "savior."''
|[[Tours: Alexandria: Planning of the City|Alexandria: Planning of the City]]
 
|[[Tours: Alexandria: A Commerical Hub|Alexandria: A Commerical Hub]]
|-|Alexander The Great=
|[[Tours: Alexandria, City of Celebration|Alexandria, City of Celebration]]
*'''Narrator:''' ''Born in 356 BCE, Alexander the Great went through a hasty education in the affairs of the kingdom before integrating into the Macedonian army, where he quickly rose through the ranks.<br><br>After his father's assassination in 336 BCE, which some believed was orchestrated by Alexander himself, he became king of Macedonia.<br><br>Rule of a unified kingdom and leader of a large army, Alexander set his sights on conquest. Eager to reclaim Greek cities of [[Anatolia|Asia Minor]], he took on the [[Persia]]n forces, earning victory after victory.''
|[[Tours: Education in Alexandria|Education in Alexandria]]
 
|-
|-|Son of Ammon=
|[[Tours: The Great Library of Alexandria|The Great Library of Alexandria]]
*'''Narrator:''' '''Ever victorious, Alexander the Great marched on, laying siege to city after city, until he reached Egypt, where the Persians were defeated yet again.<br><br>Viewed as a liberator by the Egyptian people, Alexander decided to become pharaoh in blue form. He traveled to [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]] to make a sacrifice to [[Apis]], then went to the oasis of [[Siwa]], where he was proclaimed son of [[Amun|Ammon]].<br><br>Official pharaoh of Egypt, Alexander spent much of the winter there, and founded the city of Alexandria.<br><br>Perhaps not coincidentally, being pharaoh allowed Alexander to spread propaganda to prepare further conquests. He resumed his military campaigns in 331 BCE.''
|[[Tours: The Mouseion of Alexandria|The Mouseion of Alexandria]]
 
|[[Tours: The Serapeion of Alexandria|The Serapeion of Alexandria]]
|-|Ptolemy I Soter=
|[[Tours: The Island of Pharos|The Island of Pharos]]
*'''Narrator:''' ''On his deathbed in 323 BCE, Alexander the Great gifted the satrapy of Egypt to Ptolemy Lagos.<br><br>Perfectly aware of the value of Egypt, Ptolemy ensured not only the stability of the country's borders, but also its economic and military development. At the same time, he worked with the Egyptian elite to maintain the interal order of the country.<br><br>By 305 BCE, Ptolemy, well respected both in Egypt and in the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]], was at the head of the largest fleet of the Hellenistic world.<br><br>Ptolemy officially took the title of pharaoh of Egypt in January 304 BCE, on the anniversary of Alexander the Great's death.''
|-
 
|[[Tours: The Paneion|The Paneion]]
|-|The Tomb of Alexander The Great=
|[[Tours: The Hippodrome of Alexandria|The Hippodrome of Alexandria]]
*'''Narrator:''' ''Alexander died in [[Babylon]] in 323 BCE. His remains were placed first in a solid gold sarcophagus, and then within another.<br><br>The casket was carried in a an ornate custom wagon, glided and set with precious stones and pulled by sixty-four mules crowned in gold. The funeral procession was diverted to a [[Tomb of Alexander the Great|grandiose temple]] in Alexandria built in the conqueror's honor, under the orders of Ptolemy I.''
|}
 
|-|The Last Hero of Antiquity=
*'''Narrator:''' ''[[Julius Caesar]] visited Alexander's tomb at the capture of Alexandria, and the Roman Emperor [[Augustus]] reported placed flowers there.<br><br>However, though many powerful leaders claimed to have visited it, the tomb's location has gone missing from history.<br><br>Some accounts do state that the golden coffin was replaced by a glass sarcophagus, probably by [[Ptolemy X Alexander I|Ptolemy X]]. It is also implied that Cleopatra may have plundered the tomb in a time of financial crisis.''
 
</tabber>
 
====Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt====
 
====The Siege of Alexandria====
 
====Introduction to Alexandria====
 
====Alexandria: Planning of the City====
'''Learn about the design and layout of the city of [[Alexandria]].'''
 
<tabber>
|-|Legendary Site=
*'''Narrator:''' ''[[Alexander the Great|Alexander]]'s plan to build his great city began with a verse from [[Homer]]'s [[Odyssey]].<br><br>"There is, in front of [[Egypt]], in the sea with many swells, an island called Pharos."<br><br>Guided by these clues, Alexander the Great founded his future city at the western end of the [[Nile|Nile Delta]].''
 
|-|Choosing The Site=
*'''Narrator:''' ''Though Alexander considered this location ideal for his great city, it presented considerable challenges.<br><br>Too difficult to access during storms, the surrounding swamps threatened disease, and the limestone soil prevented the growth of healthy crops.<br><br>However, due to the influence of his mentor [[Aristotle]], Alexander the Great recognized that the true value was its strategic emplacement.<br><br>Alexander knew that in controlling {{Wiki|Pelusium}} to the east, [[Memphis]] to the south and his crowning glory, Alexandria to the west, he would create a triangular stronghold allowing him to control the entire Delta while giving him access to the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]].''
 
|-|The Walls of Alexandria=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The great walls of Alexandria had a humble beginning. Lacking chalk to outline the future city's foundations, architects were forced to use flour instead.<br><br>Clouds of migrating birds swept down and ate the flour, erasing the plans. This prompted Alexander to seek guidance from the oracles, who reassured him that his future city was destined to feed a large population.''
 
|-|Massive Proportions=
*'''Narrator:''' ''Excavations led by Mahmoud bey El-Falaki in the 19th century revealed that the wall enclosure measured approximately 5.2 kilometers in length, and 2.2 kilometers in width. It was roughly 9 meters in height.''
 
|-|Impregnable Defense=
*'''Narrator:''' ''These formidable ancient walls would resist a number of attacks, including fending off the {{Wiki|Antiochus IV Epiphanes|king}} of [[Syria]] in 169 BCE.<br><br>It wasn't until 295 CE that they eventually fell to [[Roman Empire|Roman Emperor]] [[Diocletian]], and this only after eight months of relentless assault.''
 
|-|City Design=
*'''Narrator:''' ''Alexandria's principle architect, {{Wiki|Dinocrates|Deinokrates}}, chose a Hippodamian grid plan.<br><br>The grid maximized functionality, with wide straight roads and canals running beneath them.<br><br>Alexander recognized the military value of the city's design. The wide parallel streets gave him optimal surveilance of the city while allowing the unobstructed flow of troops.''
 
|-|Functional & Beautiful=
*'''Narrator:''' ''A central corridor ran from the Mediterranean's north port down to [[Lake Mareotis]] to the south. This thoroughfare acted as an unobstructed link for commercial trade and travel between the two ports.<br><br>Many of the streets were bordered with grand buildings and parks, including the Canopic Street with its impressive gate bordering the eastern end.''
 
|-|A Greek City=
*'''Narrator:''' ''Alexandria was most likely built upon an already existing Egyptian village.<br><br>Upon its completion, the Egyptians reviled the city, refusing to call it by its founder's name. Instead, they called it Ra-qed, "the building." as a mark of disdain, which was later Hellenized into Rhakotis.<br><br>Despite this, the name Alexandria would remain.''
 
</tabber>
 
====Alexandria: A Commercial Hub====
 
====Alexandria, City of Celebration====
 
====Education in Alexandria====
<tabber>
|-|Essential Knowledge=
*'''Narrator:''' ''The education of young Alexandrians did not differ from the one generally dispensed elsewhere in Ancient Greece.<br>At the age of seven, the child was taken in charge by a tutor, who then became responsible for instilling an elementary education, as well as good moral principles.''
|-|Sports, but not only=
*'''Narrator:''' ''Teaching was generally done outside, in the open air. In the gymnasium, students were taught not only sports, but also topics such as rhetoric, philosophy, music and poetry - all things deemed essential to ones' education at the time.''
|-|Inclusive Gameplay*=
*'''Narrator:''' ''Here, both boys and girls are shown attending a class given by one of the rhetoricians of the era.<br>The team made the choice to show both genders attending class within the context of the game world. Even though it is historically innacurate, the team felt it was not necessary to prioritize historical sexism over inclusive gameplay.''
</tabber>
 
====The Great Library of Alexandria====
 
====The Mouseion of Alexandria====
 
====The Serapeion of Alexandria====
 
====The Islands of Pharos====
 
====The Paneion====
<tabber>
|-|In Honor of Pan=
The Paneion was a temple built in honor of the
god Pan, divinity of nature.
 
This Greek god, often represented as a half-man,
half-goat with a beard, horns and goat's hooves,
was considered the protector of shepherds and
herds.
|-|The God With Cloven Hooves=
Pan's attribute was his namesake musical
instrument: the pan flute. His temples were
usually located in caves and on high mountains,
and were frequented by shepherds.
 
Itis likely that Mediterranean cults adopted the
imagery of Pan to symbolize the Christian devil.
|-|An Artificial Hill=
To give proper honor to the god, Alexandrians
built an artificial hill upon which they housed his
temple, to compensate for the flat relief of the
city.
 
The artificial mound had the shape of a spinning
top or a pine cone, which was accessed by a
spiral staircase. The top had a panoramic view of
the entire city.
 
Only such heights would be fitting for a mountain
god.
</tabber>
====The Hippodrome of Alexandria====
<tabber>
|-|The Lageion=
The main hippodrome of the city was called the
Lageion, in honor of Lagos, the ancestor of the
Ptolemies.
 
Alexandrians were great lovers of horse racing.
They were fascinated by the rivalry of these races,
the agôn as it was said at that time, that every
competition brought.
 
It was a struggle for glory.
|-|The Tethrippon=
The most important chariot race was the
tethrippon. Using four horses, with the quickest
harnessed to the front right, the charioteer would
race for twelve laps, with sharp turns at either
end of the hippodrome.
 
The victors were crowned with garlands of olive
and received prize money, but the most sought-
after reward was to be acelaimed by the works of
poets such as Kallimachos and Pindar.
|-|Drama & Glory=
“Ye hymns that rule the lyre! What god, what
hero, aye, and what man shall we loudly praise?
Verily Zeus is the lord of Pisa; and Heracles
established the Olympic festival, [...) while Thêrôn
must be proclaimed by reason of his victorious
chariot with its four horses, Thêrôn who is justin
his regard for guests, and who is the bulwark of
Acragas, the choicest flower of an auspicious line
of sires, whose city towers on high, (...) bringing
wealth and glory to crown their native merits.”
</tabber>


===Daily Life===
===Daily Life===
====Osiris, The First Mummy====
{|class="article-table sortable"
 
|[[Tours: Osiris, The First Mummy|Osiris, The First Mummy]]
====Mummies of Ancient Egypt====
|[[Tours: Mummies of Ancient Egypt|Mummies of Ancient Egypt]]
 
|[[Tours: The Importance of Mummies|The Importance of Mummies]]
====The Importance of Mummies====
|[[Tours: Amulets & Rituals|Amulets & Rituals]]
 
|-
====Amulets & Rituals====
|[[Tours: Temples & Rituals of Ancient Egypt|Temples & Rituals of Ancient Egypt]]
 
|[[Tours: Temples And Priests|Temples And Priests]]
====Temples & Rituals of Ancient Egypt====
|[[Tours: Building Ancient Egypt|Building Ancient Egypt]]
 
|[[Tours: Workers & Transport|Workers & Transport]]
====Temples And Priests====
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|[[Tours: Agriculture & Seasons|Agriculture & Seasons]]
====Building Ancient Egypt====
|[[Tours: Ancient Egyptian Cultivation|Ancient Egyptian Cultivation]]
 
|[[Tours: Domesticated Animals of Ancient Egypt|Domesticated Animals of Ancient Egypt]]
====Workers & Transport====
|[[Tours: Ancient Egyptian Medicine|Ancient Egyptian Medicine]]
 
|-
====Agriculture & Seasons====
|[[Tours: Leather & Linen in Ancient Egypt|Leather & Linen in Ancient Egypt]]
 
|[[Tours: Ancient Egyptian Fashions|Ancient Egyptian Fashions]]
====Ancient Egyptian Cultivation====
|[[Tours: Artisans of Ancient Egypt|Artisans of Ancient Egypt]]
 
|[[Tours: Evolution of Pottery in Ancient Egypt|Evolution of Pottery in Ancient Egypt]]
====Domesticated Animals of Ancient Egypt====
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|[[Tours: The Egyptian Household|The Egyptian Household]]
|-|A Very Old Tradition=
|[[Tours: Beer & Bread|Beer & Bread]]
Agriculture and domesticated livestock were
|[[Tours: Wine in Ancient Egypt|Wine in Ancient Egypt]]
introduced 6000 years ago. Archaeologists have
|[[Tours: Oil in Ancient Egypt|Oil in Ancient Egypt]]
found traces of cattle, donkeys, pigs and dogs.
|}
 
Dromedary are thought to have been introduced
during the Persian invasion.
|-|Pets=
Pets were deeply cherished in ancient Egypt. Many
illustrations of children often include a pet in the
depiction.
|-|Introduction to Cats=
One of ancient Egypt's most iconic animals, the
cat, wasn't adopted into their daily Life until the
Middle Kingdom.
 
Since they were so highly capable of killing
snakes and rodents, cats were present
throughout every period. However, they only
became pets sometime during the Middle
Kingdom.
 
Prince Thutmose, son of Amenhotep III, had his
cat Ta-miu laid to rest in its own sarcophagi.
|-|Dogs and Family Ties=
The earliest reference to dogs dates back to 5000
BCE. They were popular pets, as they helped
hunters and protected herds.
 
They were closely linked to Anubis, the jackal-
headed god.
 
Baboons, monkeys and even falcons were tamed
as pets. Each was mummified and buried with as
much ceremony as any family member.
</tabber>
====Ancient Egyptian Medicine====
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|-|A Blend of Science and Magic=
Evidence of advanced medical procedures have
been found on mummies, and ancient Egyptians
left detailed medical writings, from diagnosis to
follow-up treatment.
 
One of the oldest known surgical studies is the
Edwin Smith Papyrus. It's one of the first
documents in history that notes an association
between the integrity of the brain and cognitive
functions, including cases of ocular
complications and paralysis following head
trauma.
 
Vinegar-treated marble stone from Memphis was
used as an anaesthetic.
|-|The Ebers Medical Papyrus=
Another similar document, the Ebers Medical
Papyrus is over 20 meters long and 30
centimeters wide. It details treatments of forty-
eight surgical cases and contains 877 paragraphs
describing various diseases.
 
Alongside accurate and factual scientific
approaches, the papyrus has more than 700
magic formulas and incantations to ward off
demons and disease. This demonstrates how
ancient Egyptians believed in a harmonious
balance between religion and science.
|-|Medicines of the Time=
Remedies were considered as medicine, and
carried by doctors and priests. Village doctors
often had another job, alongside their medical
duties and the preparation of medicines.
 
A cure for blindness was made of fermented
honey, ochre and kohl. The science behind it was
that honey functioned as an antiseptic and
antibacterial, while ochre would reduce the
swelling.
 
All of their knowledge did not always suffice.
Ramses II died of an infection caused by an
abscessed tooth.
</tabber>
 
====Leather & Linen in Ancient Egypt====
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|-|Tanning Leather=
Tanning, a process which dates from prehistoric
times, was present although not highly valued in
Egypt due to the heat.
 
Leather was reserved mainly for things such as
sandals, leather bags, dagger sheaths, quivers,
and other similar items.
 
Leopard hides, unlike regular leather, were
highly valued and usually worn by priests.
|-|Linen Fabric=
Valued for its coolness and freshness in hot
weather, linen was the fiber most commontly used
for fabrics and textiles. It was produced from flax,
which was plentiful in Egypt.
 
Fibers were usually dyed before weaving. While
color was used in the production of textiles, dyes
weren't commonly used for clothing and most
Egyptians wore white. The color represented
spiritual purity, a goal to reach for every day of
one's mortal life.
|-|Dyeing=
Various shades were achieved using woad, a dye
produced from the leaves of Isatis Tinctoria.
 
The plant was cultivated for this purpose within
the Nile Delta, and allowed for the creation of
various colors. For example, different maceration
times of the leaves would result in colors ranging
from red to green, while adding in limestone
shifted it to blue.
 
During the Greco-Roman period other ingredients
were found, resulting in a wider range of colors.
|-|The Tanneries of Fez, Morocco*=
This area's style is strongly influenced by the dye
baths and tanneries of modern day Fes, in
Morocco. This helped Ubisoft envision what such
locations might have been like in ancient Egypt.
 
While this tannery is within the city walls, back
then they were often found outside the city
boundaries. The tanner's trade was considered
off-putting by the Greeks, as all these operations
resulted in noxious smells.
</tabber>
 
====Ancient Egyptian Fashions====
 
====Artisans of Ancient Egypt====
 
====Evolution of Pottery in Ancient Egypt====
 
====The Egyptian Household====
 
====Beer & Bread====
 
====Wine in Ancient Egypt====
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|-|A Gift From Horus=
When the god Horus lost his eye in a war with Set,
the ancient Egyptians believe the eye turned into
a vine, and the vine's tears became wine.
 
Early texts dating back to 3150 BCE contain the
hieroglyph for wine.
 
Regarded as extremely valuable, wine was highly
sought after by the elite. It was also an essential
part of many religious ceremonies.
|-|Wine Production=
A millennia-old tradition, grape cultivation and
wine production was regimented in the way
typical of ancient Egyptian bureaucracy.
 
Egyptians kept careful records of winemakers,
which they clearly identified on labels.
 
Every land owner with a modicum of self-respect
usually kept a vineyard. This held particularly
true in the regions of the Faiyum and the Nile
Delta.
|-|Protected Designation=
Documentation shows that only certain craftsfolk
were allowed to provide the containers required
to store and transport wine.
 
That and rigorous quality control checks
established for every step of wine production
shows that ancient Egypttians knew that the
quality and longevity of wine could easily be
affected by any number of variables, which they
paid careful attention to.
|-|A Taste for Quality=
Egyptians had different kinds of wines, most of
which ranged in quality from good to very good.
The sweet shedeh, to which honey had been
added. The soft nedjem, obtained by drying the
grapes in the sun. The maa, reserved for
religious cerimonies.
 
And finally there was the paour, the mediocre-rated
wine, resulting from the second pressing of
grapes and reserved for a less discerning palate.
</tabber>
 
====Oil in Ancient Egypt====


===Romans===
===Romans===
====Roman Military Equipment====
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|[[Tours: Roman Military Equipment|Roman Military Equipment]]
|-|The Strength of Rome=
|[[Tours: Roman Forts|Roman Forts]]
The strength of Rome was directly dependent on
|[[Tours: The Forts of Cyrenaica|The Forts of Cyrenaica]]
its military supremacy, and fundamentally
|[[Tours: Roman Aqueducts|Roman Aqueducts]]
militaristic society.
|-
 
|[[Tours: Crucifixion|Crucifixion]]
Regular citizens, comprised mostly of farmers
|}
and herders, joined to protect their land and
families.
 
In return for their service, members of this civic
army were allowed to vote.
 
Trained to be highly disciplined and obedient to
superior officers, citizen-soldiers developed a
deep sense of loyalty to their city.
|-|Foot Soldiers=
The quality of the armor of a Roman foot soldier
was intrinsically linked to his social status and
wealth. Chainmail was the most commontly used
type of armor. Scale armor, made famous in
today's media, came into use after Caesar's time.
 
Foot soldiers carried large and oblong shields,
while the cavalry used smaller ones of Greek
origin.
 
Soldiers were expected to carry their own kit,
including the tools required for the construction
of forts and tents.
|-|Legionary's Equipment=
Roman soldiers used the same types of weapons.
The stomach and face were the most targeted
parts of the body. As such, a legionary was
equipped with two close-combat weapons: a
dagger and a short sword known as a gladius.
 
One of the most ingenicus Roman weapons was
the javelin. Its pyramid-shaped tip pierced the
body, while its iron shank was designed to break
upon impact, stopping the enemy from throwing it
back.
|-|Adopting the Enemy's Technology=
During their conquests the Romans regularly
transformed enemy technologies to add to their
own formidable arsenal.
 
After capturing a Carthaginian vessel, the
Romans adopted its better features and
constructed a superior fleet of ships.
 
Adapting heavy artillery designs from Greek
modeis aided the Romans in building catapults
and ballistae. The latter became an iconic symbol
of Roman warfare.
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====Roman Forts====
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|-|The Castrum=
 
The size of a Roman military camp, known as a
castrum, varied significantly depending on how
many soldiers it needed to accommodate.
However, they all shared common characteristics
in design and construction, such as this fort
before you, located in Cape Chersonesos.
|-|The Fortifications=
Rectangular in shape, the forts were heavily
fortified by ramparts and a ditch system.
 
The walls were reinforced with parapets,
essentially an extension at the roofline which
allowed a protective barrier for patrolling
soldiers.
 
Depending on the availability of materials, some
forts were built with stone, timbers, stacked turf
and, particularly in the eastern part of the
Empire, baked brick.
|-|Spatial Organization=
Access doors on all four sides were each flanked
by guard towers.
 
The commanding officer was positioned in the
middle of the camp, giving him a clear view of the
troops and the main gate.
|-|Thorough Planning=
Along with sleeping barracks for the soldiers, the
fort also had a granary that was expected to hold
rations for a year or longer.
 
To ensure the health of the soldiers, every camp
was equipped with medical staff and a hospital.
A clean water supply with conduits for a
bathhouse and latrines was included in the
construction of every fort.
</tabber>
 
====The Forts of Cyrenaica====
<tabber>
|-|Ancient Defenders=
Cyrenaica was a Libyan region under Roman
control, gifted to Rome by one of Cleopatra's
ancestors.
 
The remains and foundations of ancient
fortifications were discovered in the 19th century
in the south-west of Cyrenaica, as well as a
Roman garrison dating back to the first century
CE.
 
Evidence shows that these forts were of Libyan
origin, rebuilt and modified by Roman engineers
when Cyrenaica was part of the Empire.
|-|A Fortress of Stone*=
Stone was the most commontly used material to
build forts in Egypt and Cyrenaica.
 
Though no real proof of a fortress similar to the
one before you has been uncovered in that region,
the team chose to add it as a worthy and awe-
inspiring end of game challenge for the player.
|-|Protecting the Main Route*=
The forts of Cyrenaica were intended to prevent
invaders from gaining access to the main route
that lead to the country's five most important
cities. These forts were built close to coastal
plains and deserts for added defense.
 
Three of these cities were recreated by the team:
Balagrae, Apollonia and Cyrene.
 
Had it existed, the fort before you would have
protected the road leading to Balagrae.
|-|Roman Military Presence=
Other than reference to an attack around 404 CE
and a military reorganization by Emperor
Justinian during the 6th century CE, we still know
little of the Roman military presence in
Cyrenaica.
</tabber>
====Roman Aqueducts====
<tabber>
|-|Water Management=
Water management was taken seriously by the
Romans. Cyrenaica benefited greatly from Roman
administration, with the construction of
aqueducts and canals.


The source of water varied depending on the
location.
Many aqueducts were built at the foot of the
mountains, offering greater flow from the
melting snow.
|-|Aqueducts=
The ability to transport water over a greater
distance increased agricultural production.
Some aqueducts were reported to be over 7
kilometers in length.
Where the Greeks of Libya originally focused
mainly on olive trees and figs, which required
less water, the advent of Roman aqueducts
allowed for a far greater crop diversity. Every
farm's water use was carefully scheduled.
|-|Advanced Construction Techniques=
The engineering methods used to create
aqueducts were constantly reviewed, with a clear
focus on exploiting the local environment.
Materials, water usage, cleaning regulations and
a deep understanding of how to exploit gravity
itself were all important concerns.
Several fortresses were built to protect the
aqueducts, basins and cisterns.
|-|Bringing Water to the City=
Additional water was collected with wells and
cisterns, but aqueducts were the main supply of
fresh water.
The water was distributed based on the collective
needs of the city, before the private needs of an
individual.
|-|Cleaning the Streets=
Almost all aqueducts ended in a fountain where
the water circulated to clean the streets, and
supply bathhouses and latrines, thus improving
the cleanliness of Cyrenaica's cities.
</tabber>
====Crucifixion====
<tabber>
|-|Roman Capital Punishment=
In terms of the severity of Roman justice,
crucifixion was at the top of the list of corporal
punishment, followed by death by fire and
decapitation.
The upper class considered crucifixion unworthy
of their position. Those lucky enough to have
Roman citizenship were also exempt from such
treatment.
|-|A Popular Entretainment=
Easily accessible, crucifixions were popular
entertainment among the citizenry.
Unlike throwing victims to wild animals, which
required an arena, crucifixions did not require
any particular setting.
|-|The Condemned=
Those subjected to crucifixion were almost
always slaves, traitors and lower class citizens.
Roman deserters were crucified because the
betrayal of the soldiers was perceived as
endangering the lives of Roman citizens.
|-|Spartacus=
In 71 BCE, a major slave uprising in Italia was
repressed by the Roman army.
This resulted in the crucifixion of 6000 men
including their leader, a slave and former
gladiator known as Spartacus.
</tabber>


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Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt is the Discovery Tour educational mode for Assassin's Creed: Origins. It was released as a free downloadable addition on 20 February 2018 and is available for free to those who own the base game, or for purchase as a stand-alone version on PC. In it, players are to free roam the game's map of ancient Egypt and learn about the Ptolemaic Kingdom's history through a series of guided tours.[1]

Tours[edit | edit source]

Egypt[edit | edit source]

The Major Regions of Egypt Bringer of Life, The Nile River Deserts of Egypt The Qattara Depression
Siwa The Faiyum The City of Memphis Rediscovering Egypt
Natron Fauna of Ancient Egypt Flora of Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Jean-François Champollion The Founding of Cyrene The Agora & Thermal Baths The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene
Important Monuments of Cyrene The Acropolis of Cyrene The Gladiator Arena Major Exports of Cyrene

Pyramids[edit | edit source]

The Origin of the Pyramid The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser Inside Djoser's Step Pyramid Sneferu's First Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid of Dahshur The Red Pyramid of Dahshur Pyramids of the Middle Kingdom An Overview of the Giza Necropolis
The Riddles of the Sphinx Khufu's Funerary Complex The Secrets of the Great Pyramid The Great Pyramid: Subterranean Chamber
The Great Pyramid of Giza: Upper Chambers Jean-Pierre Houdin's Theories Khafre's Funerary Complex Menkaure's Funerary Complex

Alexandria[edit | edit source]

The Greek Pharaohs Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt The Siege of Alexandria Introduction to Alexandria
Alexandria: Planning of the City Alexandria: A Commerical Hub Alexandria, City of Celebration Education in Alexandria
The Great Library of Alexandria The Mouseion of Alexandria The Serapeion of Alexandria The Island of Pharos
The Paneion The Hippodrome of Alexandria

Daily Life[edit | edit source]

Osiris, The First Mummy Mummies of Ancient Egypt The Importance of Mummies Amulets & Rituals
Temples & Rituals of Ancient Egypt Temples And Priests Building Ancient Egypt Workers & Transport
Agriculture & Seasons Ancient Egyptian Cultivation Domesticated Animals of Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptian Medicine
Leather & Linen in Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptian Fashions Artisans of Ancient Egypt Evolution of Pottery in Ancient Egypt
The Egyptian Household Beer & Bread Wine in Ancient Egypt Oil in Ancient Egypt

Romans[edit | edit source]

Roman Military Equipment Roman Forts The Forts of Cyrenaica Roman Aqueducts
Crucifixion


Characters[edit | edit source]

Image Name Description
Bayek of Siwa Medjay. Husband to Aya of Alexandria.
Aya of Alexandria Trained as a medjay. Wife to Bayek of Siwa.
Julius Caesar Roman politician and general.
Cleopatra VII Philopator Descendant of Alexander the Great's general, Ptolemy I Soter. Queen of Egypt.
William Miles Modern day mentor. Father of Desmond Miles.
Layla Hassan Technical engineer. Former employee of Abstergo Industries.
Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator Brother-husband of Cleopatra VII Philopator. Pharaoh of Egypt.
Khemu of Siwa Son of Aya and Bayek.
Shadya of Euhemeria Egyptian. Daughter to Hotephres and Khenut.
Reda the Merchant Egyptian. Nomadic merchant.
Hasina of Yamu Daughter of Menehet, an old friend of Bayek.
Actor One of the famed actors of ancient Egypt, in costume.
Egyptian Woman Wearing clothing typical of the common Egyptian folk of the era.
Egyptian Nobleman Wearing clothing typical of the nobility of Ancient Egypt.
Egyptian Noblewoman Wearing clothing typical of the nobility of Ancient Egypt.
Roman Soldier Wearing clothing typical of Roman soldiers of the era.
Greek Nobleman Wearing clothing typical of the Greek nobility of the era.
Greek Noblewoman Wearing clothing typical of the Greek nobility of the era.
Greek Man Wearing clothing typical of the common Greek folk of the era.
Greek Woman Wearing clothing typical of the common Greek folk of the era.
Ptolemaic Soldier Wearing clothing typical of Egyptian soldiers of the era.
Bayek with Egyptian Hedj Wearing hedj clothing, a more distinguished though still practical outfit. Hedj means "white".
Bayek with Egyptian Irtyu Wearing irtyu clothing, favored by the nobles. Irtyu means "blue".
Bayek with Egyptian Narok Wearing the robe of an elder Maasai warrior.
Bayek as a Persian Commander Purple is the color of leaders, feared by their enemies.

Timeline[edit | edit source]

Timeline

Gallery[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑  This Month in Assassin's Creed: Origins – February on Ubisoft's official website (backup link)

Characters
Assassins
Templars / Order of the Ancients
Phylakes
Gladiators
The Axes • The Brothers (Diovicos • Viridovix) • The Duelist • The Guardians of Siwa (Bayek • Kensa) • The Hammer • Hilarus Maximus • The Hoplite • Kosey • Polymestor • The Seleucid • The Slaver • Wamukota
Mythical Beings
Egyptian Deities (Anubis • Sobek • Sekhmet • Apep) • Undead Pharaohs (Akhenaten • Ramesses II • Nefertiti • Tutankhamun) • Anubis Shadows ( Faithless One • Relentless One) • Lost Army of Cambyses
Others
Factions
Locations
Events
Terms and concepts
Weapons and tools
DLC

People
Mythical
Amun • Anubis • Apis • Bastet • Hathor • Horus • Iset • Khnum • Neith • Nephthys • Osiris • Ptah • Ra • Sekhmet • Serapis • Sheshat • Seth • Sobek • Thoth | Apollo • Asclepius • Cyrene • Demeter • Hercules • Nike • Pan • Perseus • Zeus | Fortuna
29th-12th century BCE
7th-1st century BCE
1st-12th century
18th-21st century
Factions
Locations
Events
Terms and concepts
Development/creative team
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