ALEXANDRIA OVERVIEW
Updated: 5/5/19(†)
Levels 13 through 20, set in Alexandria, are interconnected. Some backtracking among them is needed to find all the necessary items. The table below outlines the route through these levels and lists the most important items. It includes minor spoilers, such as artifact and area names.
If you're missing a crucial item, either click its name in the table to go to the section in the walkthrough where it is found, or refer to the section of the walkthrough where the item is used (e.g., the door that a key unlocks, etc.) for notes explaining how to backtrack and find that item.
The Coastal Ruins level is the hub for exploring Alexandria. You will revisit it several times. This map, which is also included in the walkthrough, shows the main entrances and exits from each of the side levels. Click the red arrows or any of the letters on the map for a screenshot of that area.
Map Key:
A = from street/Alexandria
B = alternate exit from Catacombs
C = exit from Poseidon/re-enter Lost Library (later)
D = enter/exit Catacombs
E = exit from Demetrius
F = enter Pharos, Temple of Isis and Cleopatra's Palaces
G = alternate exit from Pharos
= Lara's position in linked screenshots (arrow shows facing)
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KEY ITEMS |
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Alexandria (1st/MAIN) |
In this level, Lara first visits Jean-Yves. Several optional cutscenes are triggered if you revisit him at certain points during the other Alexandria levels. The first of these is covered in the Alexandria walkthrough. The others are noted below and transcribed on the Cinematics page. |
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Coastal Ruins (1st/MAIN) |
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Alexandria (2nd) |
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This is OPTIONAL. If you return to Jean-Yves after entering the Egyptian Adventure area in Coastal Ruins but before entering the Catacombs, a new cutscene will play. |
Coastal Ruins (2nd) |
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Use the Gate Key to enter the Catacombs (at D on the map of the ruins). |
Catacombs (1st) |
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Here Lara goes back and forth between the Catacombs and the Coastal Ruins several times in order to open the entrance to the Catacombs proper. This sequence is covered in the Coastal Ruins walkthrough. |
Coastal Ruins (3rd) |
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Catacombs (2nd) |
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Coastal Ruins (4th) |
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Catacombs (3rd/MAIN) |
4 Tridents |
If you've explored the level and are still missing any of the tridents, see this page. |
Coastal Ruins (5th) |
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This is OPTIONAL. Opening the gate between the Catacombs and Coastal Ruins (B on the map) will allow easier access should you need to return to the Catacombs later. |
Catacombs (4th) |
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Continuing from gate B to the the Temple of Poseidon. |
Temple of Poseidon (1st/MAIN) |
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Coastal Ruins (6th) |
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This is OPTIONAL. Opening gate C between the Temple of Poseidon and Coastal Ruins will allow easier access should you need to return to the Temple of Poseidon later. |
Alexandria (3rd) |
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This is OPTIONAL. If you return to Jean-Yves before entering The Lost Library, a new cutscene will play. |
Coastal Ruins (7th) |
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This is OPTIONAL. If you return to Alexandria to speak with Jean-Yves, you'll pass through the Coastal Ruins once more. To continue with the game, re-enter the Temple of Poseidon through gate C. |
Temple of Poseidon (2nd) |
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From gate C to The Lost Library. |
If you missed the Pharos Pillar and need to return to the Lost Library after completing it, check the notes in the Hall of Demetrius and Pharos, Temple of Isis walkthroughs, depending on where you are at the time. |
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If you missed the Pharos Knot, check the notes in the Pharos, Temple of Isis walkthrough. |
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Coastal Ruins (8th) |
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After completing the Hall of Demetrius you return to the Coastal Ruins through door E. |
Alexandria (4th) |
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This is OPTIONAL. If you return to Jean-Yves before entering Pharos, Temple of Isis, a new cutscene will play. |
Coastal Ruins (9th) |
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This is OPTIONAL. If you return to Alexandria a 4th time to speak with Jean-Yves, you'll pass through the Coastal Ruins on the way back. To continue with the game, enter Pharos, Temple of Isis through the underwater tunnel marked F on the map. |
Pharos, Temple of Isis (1st/MAIN) |
3 Black Beetles |
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Cleopatra's Palaces (1st) |
4 Black Beetle artifacts are required to complete the Pharos, Temple of Isis level. One of them is found in Cleopatra's Palaces, so you'll need to enter this level briefly to get it. This is included in the Pharos, Temple of Isis walkthrough. |
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Pharos, Temple of Isis (2nd) |
Obtaining the 4 Black Beetles will allow you to get the Mechanical Scarab. After that, you will be able to fully explore Cleopatra's Palaces. |
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Cleopatra's Palaces (2nd/MAIN) |
The Pharos Knot (which looks like the Pharos Pillar you found earlier) is needed to move deeper into the Palaces. When you have found all of the parts of the ARMOR OF HORUS, you'll be able to exit this level and move on to Cairo. |
*These items are part of the ARMOR OF HORUS.
†UPDATE HISTORY: 5/5/19 - This page was added as part of the first major update since the walkthrough was created in 1999.
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