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{{Era|Landmarks}} | {{Era|Landmarks}}[[File:Krokodilopolis-arena-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|The arena of Krokodilopis]] | ||
[[File:Krokodilopolis-arena-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|The arena of Krokodilopis]] | |||
The '''Krokodilopolis Arena''' was a [[Gladiators|gladiatorial]] arena located in [[Krokodilopolis]], in the [[Faiyum Oasis]]. During the 1st century BCE, [[Felix Martialis]] served as the owner of the arena.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | The '''Krokodilopolis Arena''' was a [[Gladiators|gladiatorial]] arena located in [[Krokodilopolis]], in the [[Faiyum Oasis]]. During the 1st century BCE, [[Felix Martialis]] served as the owner of the arena.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
In 48 BCE, the [[Medjay]] | ==History== | ||
In 48 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] traveled to the arena in search of [[Shadya]]'s killer. There, he was reunited with his fellow [[Siwa]]n and childhood friend [[Kensa]]. Together, the two named themselves the "Guardians of Siwa" and challenged the arena, rising through the ranks and eventually confronting the {{Wiki|Gaul|Gallic}} brothers, [[Diovicos]] and [[Viridovix]].<ref name="The Crocodile's Jaws">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Crocodile's Jaws]]</ref> | |||
Upon defeating the brothers, Bayek learned that | Upon defeating the brothers, Bayek learned that their patron [[Berenike]], the Nomarch of Faiyum and a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]] known as "The Crocodile", was the one responsible for Shadya's death. Afterwards, Bayek left the arena to find and assassinate Berenike, leaving Kensa behind.<ref name="The Crocodile's Jaws" /> | ||
Sometime thereafter, Bayek returned to the arena, where he again challenged the Gallic Brothers, as well as [[The Slaver (Egypt)|The Slaver]], and defeated them.<ref name="ACO" /> | Sometime thereafter, Bayek returned to the arena, where he again challenged the Gallic Brothers, as well as [[The Slaver (Egypt)|The Slaver]], and defeated them.<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*The arena appears to have been repurposed from the ruins of an old temple. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery position="center" captionalign="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACO Krokodilopolis Arena Entrance Concept Art - Gilles Beloeil.jpg|Concept art of the entrance | |||
ACO Krokodilopolis Arena Concept Drawing - Cristian Chihaia.jpg|Concept drawing | |||
ACO Krokodilopolis Arena Mood Concept - Cristian Chihaia.jpg|Mood concept art | |||
ACO Krokodilopolis Arena Early Concept Art - Cristian Chihaia.jpg|Early concept art | |||
ACO Krokodilopolis Arena Antechamber Concept Art - Cristian Chihaia.jpg|Concept art of the antechamber | |||
ACO Gladiator Arena Concept Art.jpg|Gladiator fight concept art | |||
ACO Krokodilopolis Arena Exterior View - Cristian Chihaia.jpg|Exterior of the arena | |||
ACO Krokodilopolis Arena Antechamber - Cristian Chihaia.jpg|Antechamber | |||
ACO Krokodilopolis Arena Interior - Cristian Chihaia.jpg|Interior of the arena | |||
Krokodilopolis-arena02-origins.jpg|Entrance to the arena of Krokodilopolis | Krokodilopolis-arena02-origins.jpg|Entrance to the arena of Krokodilopolis | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Theatres]] | [[Category:Theatres]] | ||
[[Category:Gladiatorial arenas]] | [[Category:Gladiatorial arenas]] | ||
[[Category:Landmarks in Krokodilopolis]] | [[Category:Landmarks in Krokodilopolis]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:18, 11 May 2026

The Krokodilopolis Arena was a gladiatorial arena located in Krokodilopolis, in the Faiyum Oasis. During the 1st century BCE, Felix Martialis served as the owner of the arena.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
In 48 BCE, the Medjay Bayek traveled to the arena in search of Shadya's killer. There, he was reunited with his fellow Siwan and childhood friend Kensa. Together, the two named themselves the "Guardians of Siwa" and challenged the arena, rising through the ranks and eventually confronting the Gallic brothers, Diovicos and Viridovix.[2]
Upon defeating the brothers, Bayek learned that their patron Berenike, the Nomarch of Faiyum and a member of the Order of the Ancients known as "The Crocodile", was the one responsible for Shadya's death. Afterwards, Bayek left the arena to find and assassinate Berenike, leaving Kensa behind.[2]
Sometime thereafter, Bayek returned to the arena, where he again challenged the Gallic Brothers, as well as The Slaver, and defeated them.[1]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The arena appears to have been repurposed from the ruins of an old temple.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Concept art of the entrance
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Concept drawing
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Mood concept art
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Early concept art
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Concept art of the antechamber
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Gladiator fight concept art
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Exterior of the arena
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Antechamber
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Interior of the arena
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Entrance to the arena of Krokodilopolis
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Crocodile's Jaws