Serapeum of Alexandria
The Serapeum of Alexandria was an ancient Greek temple located in Alexandria dedicated to Serapis, the patron god of the city.[1]
Considered to be the most beautiful place of Alexandria, it was located southwest of the city on a small hill known as the Acropolis. Its foundations were created during the reign of Ptolemy I Soter and the temple was finished during the reign of Ptolemy III.[2]
History
In 48 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa visited the temple and prayed to Serapis for help on his journey. He was approached by a local priest, Lysander, who asked him to rescue a drummer who was accused by the tanner Theon of stealing a Nubian lion skin from the dye vats. The Medjay agreed to solve the situation.[3]
Around the same time, Bayek also found one of the Papyrus Puzzles within the temple.[4]
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References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Serapis Unites
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Stone Gaze