Krokodilopolis: Difference between revisions
imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 mNo edit summary |
mNo edit summary |
||
| Line 11: | Line 11: | ||
|landmark = [[Krokodilopolis Arena]]<br>[[Temple of Sobek]]<br>[[Obelisk, Krokodilopolis|Obelisk]] | |landmark = [[Krokodilopolis Arena]]<br>[[Temple of Sobek]]<br>[[Obelisk, Krokodilopolis|Obelisk]] | ||
|targets = [[Berenike]] | |targets = [[Berenike]] | ||
}} | |||
'''Krokodilopolis ''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian city located in the [[Faiyum Oasis]], west of the [[Nile]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], [[Berenike]], a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], | '''Krokodilopolis ''' was an ancient [[Egypt]]ian city located in the [[Faiyum Oasis]], west of the [[Nile]]. During the reign of [[Ptolemy XIII]], [[Berenike]], a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], served as the nomarch of the region and city. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Prior to the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]], the city was known as ''Shedet'', and was the center of the worship of the [[crocodile]] god [[Sobek]], housing a large [[Temple of Sobek|temple]] dedicated to him. The city was subsequently renamed to "Krokodilopolis", or the "Crocodile City", because of this.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | Prior to the [[Ptolemaic dynasty]], the city was known as ''Shedet'', and was the center of the worship of the [[crocodile]]-god [[Sobek]], housing a large [[Temple of Sobek|temple]] dedicated to him. The city was subsequently renamed to "Krokodilopolis", or the "Crocodile City", because of this.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
In 48 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] travelled to the city in search of the killer of [[Hotephres]]' daughter, [[Shadya]]. Reuniting with [[Kensa]], an old friend of his, Bayek teamed up with her as the [[gladiator]] duo, the "Guardians of Siwa", and rose through the ranks of the city's [[Krokodilopolis Arena| | In 48 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] travelled to the city in search of the killer of [[Hotephres]]' daughter, [[Shadya]]. Reuniting with [[Kensa]], an old friend of his, Bayek teamed up with her as the [[gladiator]] duo, the "Guardians of Siwa", and rose through the ranks of the city's [[Krokodilopolis Arena|gladiatorial arena]]. Eventually, Bayek discovered Berenike's identity as "The Crocodile" and Shadya's killer, and assassinated her at her villa in the [[Kerkesoucha Granary]].<ref name="The Crocodile's Jaws">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Crocodile's Jaws]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
| Line 34: | Line 34: | ||
{{ACO}} | {{ACO}} | ||
<!--[fr:Krokodilopolis]--> | |||
[[Category:Cities in Egypt]] | [[Category:Cities in Egypt]] | ||
[[Category:Port cities]] | [[Category:Port cities]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in Faiyum Oasis]] | [[Category:Locations in Faiyum Oasis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:47, 12 May 2026
Krokodilopolis was an ancient Egyptian city located in the Faiyum Oasis, west of the Nile. During the reign of Ptolemy XIII, Berenike, a member of the Order of the Ancients, served as the nomarch of the region and city.
History[edit | edit source]
Prior to the Ptolemaic dynasty, the city was known as Shedet, and was the center of the worship of the crocodile-god Sobek, housing a large temple dedicated to him. The city was subsequently renamed to "Krokodilopolis", or the "Crocodile City", because of this.[1]
In 48 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa travelled to the city in search of the killer of Hotephres' daughter, Shadya. Reuniting with Kensa, an old friend of his, Bayek teamed up with her as the gladiator duo, the "Guardians of Siwa", and rose through the ranks of the city's gladiatorial arena. Eventually, Bayek discovered Berenike's identity as "The Crocodile" and Shadya's killer, and assassinated her at her villa in the Kerkesoucha Granary.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
-
Concept Art -
Krokodilopolis Hieroglyph -
Drawing of Krokodilopolis by Jean-Claude Golvin -
Faiyum
Appearances[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]