Mastering Belongs in a Museum Quest Guide

Embark on an archaeological adventure in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle by tackling the Belongs in a Museum challenge in the Gizeh region. This side objective requires gathering 10 unique Stelae, ancient stone tablets scattered across the sandy dunes and ruins. Success not only grants rare artifacts but also unlocks the coveted “It Belongs in a Museum!” achievement, echoing the famous line from the Indiana Jones films.

Quest Overview and Prerequisites

The quest activates after progressing through the main story in Gizeh, specifically during the Idol of Ra mission. Initially, players collect four Stelae for Nawal, a local contact, which are handed off via her delivery boy in the Workers’ Area. This triggers the full Belongs in a Museum task, where you must secure the remaining six independently.

Key prerequisites include:

• Access to the Gizeh map, unlocked early in the game.
• Basic tools like the whip, lighter, and disguises (e.g., Nazi uniform for restricted areas).
• Completion of certain side quests like The Secret of the Queen Mother and Sanctuary of the Guardian for specific Stelae.

Prepare by photographing key locations and solving minor puzzles en route, as exploration reveals hidden paths and levers.

Initial Four Stelae: Idol of Ra Mission

These kick off during the early Idol of Ra segment. Head to the top-right map corner for the first photo opportunity, then proceed toward the Workers’ Area.

1. First Stele: Near the mission start, scan for a wall carving and use your camera. It’s tucked beside initial ruins.
2. Second Stele: Drop down ledges, pull a distant lever with your whip, and swing back up to claim it from a ledge.
3. Third Stele: Smash weak walls with a hammer, burn debris with your lighter, and crawl through to a chain-pulled door. Torch-lit path leads to it.
4. Fourth Stele: Similar traversal: lower yourself, swing across gaps, and activate switches for access.

Deliver these to Nawal’s delivery boy at the wooden crate in the Gizeh Workers’ Area to advance.

Advanced Stelae Hunt: The Remaining Six

The challenge intensifies with hidden spots requiring side quests, disguises, and puzzles. Here’s a breakdown:

Sphinx Temple Ruins – Death Stele

Located at 1:43 in exploration timelines, venture into the Sphinx Temple Ruins. Navigate crumbling structures, avoiding patrols, to find this ominous tablet amid death-themed iconography.

Nazi Compound – Amon Stele

East of the map room in the Nazi facility (around 5:00 mark). Don the Nazi uniform disguise to bypass guards and enter the locked gated room. Stealth is key; sneak or distract enemies.

Khafre Dig Excavation – Ra Stele

In Tunnel C of the excavation site (9:29 timestamp). Dig through sand barriers and solve minor lever puzzles to unearth it. Watch for collapsing tunnels.

Secret of the Queen Mother – Light Stele

Complete this fieldwork side quest fully. At the elevator’s lowest floor, solve the Tomb of Khentkawes I puzzle: slot three circular stones into the mural in sequence (typically scarab, ankh, eye patterns). A light beam reveals a crawlspace to the Stele.

Sanctuary of the Guardian Tomb – Protector Stele

Deep in this tomb, post-Medallion retrieval from Gina. Traverse puzzles to the end chamber for the guardian-themed Stele. Uniform helps in prior Nazi sections.

Final Hidden Stele

Tied to comprehensive Gizeh exploration, often in a guarded vault. Use disguises and whips for platforming.

Pro Tip: Some Stelae link to Fieldwork tasks (three total) and Idol of Ra remnants (four), totaling seven before the final three.

Solving Key Puzzles Along the Way

Gizeh brims with brain-teasers. For the Seat of Eternity mystery, align symbols post-elevator descent. Common mural puzzle:

Adapt based on wall murals; trial reveals correct fits.

Other challenges: Whip-pull levers across chasms, burn barricades, and swing precisely to avoid falls.

Turning in the Stelae and Claiming Rewards

Return to the Gizeh Workers’ Area crate with all 10 (or the six post-initial handover). Interact with the delivery boy; if no prompt, access inventory, select a Stele manually, and place it. Six fit snugly—angle correctly.

Rewards include:

• An **Ancient Relic** from Nawal.
• **It Belongs in a Museum!** achievement.
• Progress toward 100% Gizeh completion and artifact collection.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Bugs can hinder progress:

• No placement prompt: Inventory-select Stelae; fiddle angles.
• Missing quest giver: Reload save or verify side quests.
• Stele count mismatch: Ensure side quests like Queen Mother are done.

Save frequently; Gizeh’s scale invites mishaps.

Why Complete Belongs in a Museum?

Beyond achievements, it enriches lore, unlocks artifacts boosting Indy’s capabilities, and ties into main story beats. Fully exploring Gizeh unveils Egyptian mysteries, mirroring Indy’s whip-cracking escapades.

FAQs

Q: How many Stelae total?
A: 10, with four initial and six additional.

Q: Do I need disguises?
A: Yes, for Nazi areas like Amon Stele.

Q: What’s the achievement name?
A: “It Belongs in a Museum!”

Q: Buggy crate interaction?
A: Use inventory to force placement.

Q: Side quests required?
A: Yes, e.g., Secret of the Queen Mother for Light Stele.

Advanced Strategies for 100% Completion

Combine with photo ops and other collectibles. Use torches for dark tunnels, hammers for breakables. Stealth past Nazis or go loud post-disguise. Map thoroughly—Stelae cluster near dig sites and temples.

This quest captures the essence of adventure gaming: puzzle-solving, combat, and discovery. Dive in, Indy-style!