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'''Luxor''' is the name currently given to the southern half of the ruins of ancient [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]], [[Egypt]]. During antiquity, the area housed a large temple complex. | '''Luxor''' is the name currently given to the southern half of the ruins of ancient [[Thebes, Egypt|Thebes]], [[Egypt]]. During antiquity, the area housed a large temple complex. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===1st century BCE=== | |||
In 38 BCE, the [[Hidden One]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] travelled to the temple entrance, where he met with [[Amunet]]'s contact, [[Merti]], who had information on the "[[Curse of the Pharaohs|curse]]" that was plaguing the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs (genetic memory)|The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref> | In 38 BCE, the [[Hidden One]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] travelled to the temple entrance, where he met with [[Amunet]]'s contact, [[Merti]], who had information on the "[[Curse of the Pharaohs|curse]]" that was plaguing the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' – [[The Curse of the Pharaohs (genetic memory)|The Curse of the Pharaohs]]</ref> | ||
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Later on, in attempt to bring the spirit of the pharaoh [[Ramesses II]] to rest, Bayek returned to Luxor, this time recovering a canopic jar in the image of Ramesses's [[Tuya]], which laid amongst the treasures in the temple.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – ''The Curse of the Pharaohs'' – [[The King of Kings]]</ref> | Later on, in attempt to bring the spirit of the pharaoh [[Ramesses II]] to rest, Bayek returned to Luxor, this time recovering a canopic jar in the image of Ramesses's [[Tuya]], which laid amongst the treasures in the temple.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – ''The Curse of the Pharaohs'' – [[The King of Kings]]</ref> | ||
===19th century CE=== | |||
In 1830, the {{Wiki|Luxor obelisks|obelisks}} at the portal of [[Luxor|Luxor Temple]] were given by Egypt to France,<ref>{{WP|Luxor obelisks}}</ref> through the influence of [[Jean-François Champollion]]. The original pedestal, which had sculptures of baboons with prominent male genitalia, was deemed too obscene and it was separated from the rest of the work, being sent to the [[Louvre]], and would later be exhibited in the museum's [[Louvre-Lens|annex]] in [[Lens]]. The main column was installed at the [[Place de la Concorde]].<ref name="Mines">''[[Le Secret des Mines]]''</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – ''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]'' | ||
*''[[Le Secret des Mines]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:21, 8 May 2026
Luxor is the name currently given to the southern half of the ruins of ancient Thebes, Egypt. During antiquity, the area housed a large temple complex.
History[edit | edit source]
1st century BCE[edit | edit source]
In 38 BCE, the Hidden One Bayek of Siwa travelled to the temple entrance, where he met with Amunet's contact, Merti, who had information on the "curse" that was plaguing the city.[1]
Sometime thereafter, Bayek infiltrated the temple to rescue Besa, a dream interpreter, on the request of the latter's student, Miane.[2]
Later on, in attempt to bring the spirit of the pharaoh Ramesses II to rest, Bayek returned to Luxor, this time recovering a canopic jar in the image of Ramesses's Tuya, which laid amongst the treasures in the temple.[3]
19th century CE[edit | edit source]
In 1830, the obelisks at the portal of Luxor Temple were given by Egypt to France,[4] through the influence of Jean-François Champollion. The original pedestal, which had sculptures of baboons with prominent male genitalia, was deemed too obscene and it was separated from the rest of the work, being sent to the Louvre, and would later be exhibited in the museum's annex in Lens. The main column was installed at the Place de la Concorde.[5]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Entrance of the temple -
Environment art of the temple -
Environment art of the temple
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Curse of the Pharaohs
- Le Secret des Mines (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Curse of the Pharaohs – The Curse of the Pharaohs
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Curse of the Pharaohs – Master of the Secret Things
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Curse of the Pharaohs – The King of Kings
- ↑
Luxor obelisks on Wikipedia
- ↑ Le Secret des Mines