A breathtaking adventure to the very core of ancient Egypt. Unlock the secrets of the tomb of Queen Mother Khentkawes. Here lies the hidden treasure house of ancient relics and deathly challenges. You are Indiana Jones, who, upon entering this mysterious tomb, must explore treacherous corridors, solve complex puzzles, and outwit the Nazis.
Highlights
- Unraveling the Ancient Mystery: The sidequest “Secrets of the Queen Mother” takes you on an exciting adventure into the heart of ancient Egypt. You will find yourself inside the tomb of Queen Mother Khentkawes, a treasure trove hidden with old relics and perilous challenges.
- Overcoming Obstacles: To access the tomb, you’ll need to navigate through a restricted area, disguise yourself as a Nazi soldier, and activate the ancient elevator by solving a power puzzle.
- Solving the Mural Puzzle: The centerpiece of the tomb is a mysterious mural with three empty slots. By correctly placing the three animal glyphs (Fish, Snake, and Bird) on the mural, you’ll reveal a hidden chamber containing the coveted Light Stele.
How to Start the Secret of the Queen Mother Mural Puzzle
This sidequest takes place near the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. You’ll meet a man named Omar near the excavation site. He’ll show you a piece of an ancient relic and ask for your help. The Nazis are also searching for this relic, which is hidden in the tomb of Queen Mother Khentkawes. If you can’t find Omar, look for him just outside the northwest corner of the red restricted area on your map. He’ll be near the Funerary Temple of Khentkawes I, almost directly south of the meteorological station.
To help you navigate the complex area around the tomb, grab the Khetkawes Dig Map. You’ll find it on the desk with three canopic jars under Omar’s tent. Once you reach the tomb, be prepared for a strong Nazi presence outside. Since this is a restricted area, you’ll need to progress through the main ‘Idol of Ra’ quest. Eventually, you’ll gain access to an Indiana Jones Wehrmacht key and uniform. These will allow you to disguise yourself as a Nazi soldier and freely enter the restricted area.
To get the key and uniform, you’ll need to wait until you’ve infiltrated the Nazi compound with Gina during the main “Idol of Ra” adventure. After that, you’ll find yourself near a Nazi watchtower. Climb the pole behind the watchtower and enter through the window. Defeat the Nazi inside, once you’ve defeated the Nazi, climb down the ladder and grab the Nazi uniform from the desk.
How to Start the Elevator
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The first big challenge is to get the elevator working. It’s in the middle of the dig site. Next to the elevator, you’ll see a yellow generator with red and blue cables. These cables lead to switches. Just follow the cables and pull the switches to turn on the power.
Follow the Red Cable:
- Traverse the large room with wooden scaffolding.
- Go up some steps, then walk around the upper level to rejoin the cable.
- Find and pull the switch on the landing area.
- Exit through the gate.
Follow the Blue Cable:
- Swim through the flooded room to reach the other side.
- Climb the scaffolding on the right side.
- Find and pull the switch.
- Exit through the gate in the far-left corner.
Activate the Generator: Once both cables are connected, throw the switch on the yellow generator to power the elevator. Descend into the Tomb: Select “-1” on the elevator to enter the tomb of Queen Mother Khentkawes.
How to Solve the Secret of the Queen Mother Mural Puzzle
Once you’re inside the tomb, you’ll enter a big room with an ancient Egyptian wall painting. This painting has three empty spaces shaped like discs. You need to find three special discs with animals on them to fit into these spaces. The main chamber of the tomb has three stone glyphs: a Fish, a Snake, and a Bird. To solve the puzzle, Indiana Jones must place each glyph in its correct position on the mural.
Bird Glyph: Place this on the top part of the mural, representing the sky. Found on the ground next to the mural.
Snake Glyph: Place this in the middle section of the mural, representing the land. Found on the table on left.
Fish Glyph: Place this on the bottom part of the mural, representing the sea. Found on the ground across the table.
Once you correctly position the three glyphs on the mural, a light will illuminate a cracked stone block opposite. Use a sledgehammer to break the block. This reveals a secret chamber containing the Light Stele. Be warned, two guards will appear as soon as you take the Stele. You can either defeat them or stealthily escape through the secret chamber and back to the elevator. Once you have the Stele, return to Omar to complete the “Secrets of the Queen Mother” sidequest.
Tips
- Navigate the Dig Site: Use the Khetkawes Dig Map to navigate the complex area around the tomb.
- Disguise Yourself: To access the restricted area, disguise yourself as a Nazi soldier using the Wehrmacht key and uniform.
- Activate the Elevator: Follow the red and blue cables to find the switches and activate the generator to power the elevator.
- Solve the Mural Puzzle: Correctly place the Fish, Snake, and Bird glyphs on the mural to reveal a secret chamber containing the Light Stele.
FAQs
Q: Where can I find the Wehrmacht key and uniform?
A: You’ll need to infiltrate the Nazi compound with Gina during the main “Idol of Ra” quest. After escaping, you’ll find the key and uniform in a Nazi watchtower near the pyramid.
Q: How do I activate the elevator?
A: To activate the elevator, you’ll need to follow the red and blue cables to their respective switches. Once both switches are activated, the generator will power the elevator.
Q: What is the solution to the mural puzzle?
A: To solve the mural puzzle, you must place the three animal glyphs in their correct positions:
- Bird Glyph: Top part of the mural (sky)
- Snake Glyph: Middle part of the mural (land)
- Fish Glyph: Bottom part of the mural (sea)
Q: What happens after solving the mural puzzle?
A: Once you correctly place the glyphs, a secret chamber will be revealed, containing the coveted Light Stele. Be wary, as two guards will appear to protect the relic.
Q: Do you get the Ostracan Shard that Omar gives you at the start of the quest?
A: Due to some bug present in the game, you do get the Ostracan Shard from Omar, but it never registers in the game. In the future, developers may fix this bug.
