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{{ | [[File:ACO_Lake_Mareotis.jpg|thumb|250px|Lake Mareotis as seen from Alexandria]] | ||
'''Lake Mareotis''' is a large lake in northern [[Egypt]], separated from the [[Mediterranean Sea]] by the isthmus on which the city of [[Alexandria]] resides. | |||
'''Lake Mareotis''' is a lake in northern [[Egypt]] | |||
== | ==History== | ||
In 48 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] travelled across the lake in search of [[Klaudios]], an Alexandrian man who had gone missing from [[Yamu]]. He eventually found Klaudious stranded on a column from an [[Lost Crypt|island ruin]], surrounded by a pack of [[crocodile]]s. Bayek was able to eliminate the crocodiles and escorted Klaudious back to Yamu.<ref name="Hidden Tax">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Hidden Tax]]</ref> | |||
Later, the Medjay returned to the island, investigating a series of mysterious killings conducted by a [[Cult of Serqet|cult]] of [[Serqet]] in the ruins.<ref name="Taste of her Sting">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Taste of her Sting]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*In ''Assassin's Creed: Origins'', Lake Mareotis is displayed as a region of Egypt which includes the eponymous lake. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
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[[Category:Lakes]] | [[Category:Lakes]] | ||
[[Category:Egypt]] | [[Category:Egypt]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:40, 12 May 2026
- "The Mareotis Lake is the largest in the Egyptian Kingdom and is essential for naval transport."
- ―Description[src]
Lake Mareotis is a large lake in northern Egypt, separated from the Mediterranean Sea by the isthmus on which the city of Alexandria resides.
History[edit | edit source]
In 48 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa travelled across the lake in search of Klaudios, an Alexandrian man who had gone missing from Yamu. He eventually found Klaudious stranded on a column from an island ruin, surrounded by a pack of crocodiles. Bayek was able to eliminate the crocodiles and escorted Klaudious back to Yamu.[1]
Later, the Medjay returned to the island, investigating a series of mysterious killings conducted by a cult of Serqet in the ruins.[2]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- In Assassin's Creed: Origins, Lake Mareotis is displayed as a region of Egypt which includes the eponymous lake.