Lake Mareotis

"The Mareotis Lake is the largest in the Egyptian Kingdom and is essential for naval transport."

―Description

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.

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 island ruin, surrounded by a pack of crocodiles. Bayek was able to eliminate the crocodiles and escorted Klaudious back to Yamu.

Later, the Medjay returned to the island, investigating a series of mysterious killings conducted by a cult of Serqet in the ruins.

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