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[[File:ACO Tomb of Alexander.jpg|thumb|250px|The entrance to the tomb]]
[[File:ACO Tomb of Alexander.jpg|thumb|250px|The entrance to the tomb]]
The '''Tomb of Alexander the Great''' was a tomb located in [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]], that, during the late 1st century BCE, housed the remains of [[Alexander the Great]] and his [[Alexander's Staff of Eden|Staff of Eden]].<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>
The '''Tomb of Alexander the Great''' was a tomb located in [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]], that, during the late 1st century BCE, housed the remains of [[Alexander the Great]] and his [[Alexander's Staff of Eden|Staff of Eden]].


==History==
==History==
During the reign of pharaoh [[Ptolemy XII Auletes]], an earthquake struck the city, damaging 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 struck the city, damaging 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 47 BCE, [[Cleopatra]] enlisted the aid of [[Amunet|Aya]] and her husband [[Bayek]] to gain access to the tomb so that she could use it to impress her lover [[Julius Caesar]] and gain his support. The two [[Medjay]] were able to locate another entrance to the tomb and remove the blockade, 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 47 BCE, [[Cleopatra]] enlisted the aid of [[Amunet|Aya]] and her husband [[Bayek]] to gain access to the tomb so that she could use it to impress her lover [[Julius Caesar]] and gain his support. The two [[Medjay]] were able to locate another entrance to the tomb and remove the blockade, 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 the sole ruler of Egypt, [[Flavius Metellus]], 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 Apollodorus, the two members of the Order 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, succumbing to the 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 the sole ruler of Egypt, [[Flavius Metellus]], 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 Apollodorus, the two members of the Order 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, succumbing to the injuries sustained during the fight. <ref name="The Aftermath">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The Aftermath]]</ref>


Around the same time, Bayek also found one of the [[Papyrus Puzzle]]s within the tomb.<ref name="Ray of Hope">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Ray of Hope]]</ref>
Around the same time, Bayek also found one of the [[Papyrus Puzzle]]s within the tomb.<ref name="Ray of Hope">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Ray of Hope]]</ref>


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Revision as of 18:58, 29 June 2020


The entrance to the tomb

The Tomb of Alexander the Great was a tomb located in Alexandria, Egypt, that, during the late 1st century BCE, housed the remains of Alexander the Great and his Staff of Eden.

History

During the reign of pharaoh Ptolemy XII Auletes, an earthquake struck the city, damaging and altering the structure of the tomb. As a result, the entrance was blocked, preventing access to the inner tomb.[1]

Years later, in 47 BCE, Cleopatra enlisted the aid of Aya and her husband Bayek to gain access to the tomb so that she could use it to impress her lover Julius Caesar and gain his support. The two Medjay were able to locate another entrance to the tomb and remove the blockade, allowing Caesar and Cleopatra access into the inner tomb.[2]

Shortly after the Battle of the Nile, when Cleopatra was proclaimed the sole ruler of Egypt, Flavius Metellus, 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 Apollodorus, the two members of the Order 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, succumbing to the injuries sustained during the fight. [3]

Around the same time, Bayek also found one of the Papyrus Puzzles within the tomb.[4]

Layout

Located in the center of the room, Alexander the Great's sarcophagus had several inscriptions around the outside;

  • ΑΜΩΝ ΕΝ ΑΓΡΩΙ ΔΕΝΔΡΩΝ ΙΣΤΗΣΙΝ. ΤΟ ΕΝ ΣΙΒΑΙ ΙΕΡΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΗΝ ΕΞΟΥΣIΑΝ ΚΑΤΕΧΕΙ (Amun stands in a field of trees. The Sanctuary in Siwa holds the highest authority)
  • ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΑΝ ΚΑΙ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΘΕΟΝ ΔΥΝΑΜIΝ ΘΕΩΝ ΕΝ ΧΕΡΣIΝ ΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΥ ΣΤΡΕΦΕΙ (From man to king and from king to god, (he) handles god-like might with (his) mortal hands)
  • ΟΦΘΑΛΜΟΣ ΕΗΣ ΚΩΠΗΣ ΤΥΓΧΑΝΕΙ ΕΣΦΡΑΓΙΣΜΕΝΗ ΣΦΑΙΡΑ ΕΠΙ ΤΗΣ ΡΑΒΔΟΥ ΤΕΘΕΙΣΑ (The eye of its handle has a marked sphere set on the staff)
  • ΤΑΞΙΣ ΑΠΑNΤΑ ΑNΑΓKΑZΕI ΚΑΙ ΤIΣ ΠΑNΤOΣ ΔYNΑΤΑI KPΑΤΕIN ΕI KΑΤΩPHΞ ΑNΕΩΙΚΤΑΙ (roughly translates to: the order compels everything and one is surely able to have sway if [...] has been disclosed)

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  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ACO
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Aya: Blade of the Goddess
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Aftermath
  4. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Ray of Hope
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