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During the reign of pharaoh [[Ptolemy XII Auletes]], an earthquake strucked the city, causing damage and altering the structure of the tomb. As a result, the entrance was blocked, preventing access to the inner tomb.<ref name="ACO" /> | During the reign of pharaoh [[Ptolemy XII Auletes]], an earthquake strucked the city, causing damage and altering the structure of the tomb. As a result, the entrance was blocked, preventing access to the inner tomb.<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
Years later in 48 BCE, [[Cleopatra]] enlisted the aid of [[Aya]] and her husband [[Bayek]] to gain access to the tomb such that she could use it to impress her lover [[Julius Caesar]]. The two [[Medjay]]s were able to locate another entrance to the tomb and remove the blocklade to the entrance, allowing Caesar and Cleopatra access into the inner tomb.<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref> | Years later, in 48 BCE, [[Cleopatra]] enlisted the aid of [[Aya]] and her husband [[Bayek]] to gain access to the tomb such that she could use it to impress her lover [[Julius Caesar]]. The two [[Medjay]]s were able to locate another entrance to the tomb and remove the blocklade to the entrance, allowing Caesar and Cleopatra access into the inner tomb.<ref name="Blade of the Goddess">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref> | ||
Shortly after the [[Battle of the Nile]], when Cleopatra was proclaimed sole ruler of Egypt, Flavius, revealed to be a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], broke into the tomb alongside [[Lucius Septimius]] and stole the staff. In the process, they also stole the [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]] from [[Apollodorus]], who discovered their true purpose in the tomb. Dispatching soldiers to deal with Apolodorus, the two Ancients left the tomb and made their way to the [[Siwa Vault|vault]] in [[Siwa]]. Both Aya and Bayek arrived too late to stop them and save Apollodorus' life, who died from injuries sustained during the fight. <ref name="The Aftermath">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Aftermath]]</ref> | Shortly after the [[Battle of the Nile]], when Cleopatra was proclaimed sole ruler of Egypt, Flavius, revealed to be a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], broke into the tomb alongside [[Lucius Septimius]] and stole the staff. In the process, they also stole the [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]] from [[Apollodorus]], who discovered their true purpose in the tomb. Dispatching soldiers to deal with Apolodorus, the two Ancients left the tomb and made their way to the [[Siwa Vault|vault]] in [[Siwa]]. Both Aya and Bayek arrived too late to stop them and save Apollodorus' life, who died from injuries sustained during the fight. <ref name="The Aftermath">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Aftermath]]</ref> | ||
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The Tomb of Alexander the Great was a tomb located in Alexandria, Egypt, housing the remains of the Alexander the Great and his Staff of Eden.[1]
History
During the reign of pharaoh Ptolemy XII Auletes, an earthquake strucked the city, causing damage and altering the structure of the tomb. As a result, the entrance was blocked, preventing access to the inner tomb.[1]
Years later, in 48 BCE, Cleopatra enlisted the aid of Aya and her husband Bayek to gain access to the tomb such that she could use it to impress her lover Julius Caesar. The two Medjays were able to locate another entrance to the tomb and remove the blocklade to the entrance, allowing Caesar and Cleopatra access into the inner tomb.[2]
Shortly after the Battle of the Nile, when Cleopatra was proclaimed sole ruler of Egypt, Flavius, revealed to be a member of the Order of the Ancients, broke into the tomb alongside Lucius Septimius and stole the staff. In the process, they also stole the Apple of Eden from Apollodorus, who discovered their true purpose in the tomb. Dispatching soldiers to deal with Apolodorus, the two Ancients left the tomb and made their way to the vault in Siwa. Both Aya and Bayek arrived too late to stop them and save Apollodorus' life, who died from injuries sustained during the fight. [3]
Gallery
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The interior of the tomb -
Alexander's sarcophagus -
Close up view of Alexander's sarcophagus
Appearance
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Aya: Blade of the Goddess
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Aftermath