While you’re in the desert plains of the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle map, you’ll be faced with all kinds of ancient Egyptian mysteries. The Secret of the Queen Mother fieldwork is one such example, where you have to bring power back to a broken elevator and unlock a hidden tomb. This quest might not be as complex as the other missions that you see Indy doing, but it still requires quite a lot of effort. But worry not, for in this guide, we have all the details on how to start, and complete the Secret of the Queen Mother in Indiana Jones & The Great Circle.
How To Start Secret Of The Queen Mother Fieldwork
You start the Secret of the Queen Mother Fieldwork by talking to Omar as you progress in the Idol of Ra quest. He is a contact of Nawal, and requests you to explore the Tomb of Khentkawes while handing over an Ancient Relic to you. After getting the details from him, pick up the map on the table and wear the Digsite outfit to set everything for the Queen’s tomb.
How To Prepare For The Tomb In Secret of the Queen Mother Quest
Get the Wehrmacht Outfit, and get all notes for this Fieldwork quest. Let’s see how to do both of these:
Get The Wehrmacht Disguise
Go to Omar’s camp and sneak into the compound using the zip line. Having the Wehrmacht disguise will make exploring the Queen’s tomb less dangerous.
While you are here, search the camp for notes. Here’s where to find them:
- Jurgen’s note will be lying on the ridge near where Omar is. Remember to take the medicine bottle too.
- The Shutdown Notice note is on the second floor of the lift.
- Getting the Nightshift Diary is easy as it is on a pillar southeast of the previous note.
- From the area of Jurgen’s note climb up the scaffolding and then go to the top of the tomb using your whip. The Climbing Ace II book will be sitting near this area.
After collecting all of this and the Khetkawes Dig map from Omar’s tent, head over to the tomb. There will be many Nazis all around it, and here is why the Wehrmacht disguise is a huge help. Take a snapshot of the ruins and get the Khentkhawes Ruins note. Then go down into the Queen’s tomb.
How To Power Up the Elevator in Secret of the Queen Mother
Powering up the generator in Secret of the Queen Mother involves finding and turning on two switches, while at the same time sneaking past, or taking on the Nazis that patrol the area. The clue lies in the note stuck on the elevator, which says that the power to the lift is now being sent to the water pumps. Also, you will observe red and blue wires coming out of the generator that lead to different sections, as well as a pipe on the opposite side of the elevator.
Before we begin solving this however, pick up the note on the second floor. It is a letter from Kozra to Michel, talking about papyrus scrolls that were discovered while she was doing her research.
Step 1: Follow The Pipe
First, follow the pipe connected to the pump, it will lead you to a higher floor with the generator on the right. Pull the lever, causing water to be released in the room next to it. This will electrocute a bunch of Nazis standing in that area. Then go through the door next to the lever, where another lone soldier will be patrolling.
You can either push him down or ignore him and then swing across the platform using the whip. Go towards the right side, where you’ll see a huge room with some guards. Climb onto the boxes on the right and there will be a switch with blue wires at the top. In this area, there will also be a Nazi chest with the Button Man 1 Adventure Book and some Lira for you to loot. Head back to the elevator shaft.
Step 2: Follow The Red Wire
Now, follow the red wire and it will lead you to a small room with a black gate that only opens from the other side. Go the other way and jump into the pit below. From here, take a left into the huge room with guards. Keep to the right and you should be able to sneak straight ahead into the next room. Take the stairs, and keep going ahead on the linear route till you come across the next switch.
Step 3: Collect the Radiogram Transcript
Turn on the switch, and the power will be back for the elevator. However, before we return, there are a couple of things to do since we are in this area. Take a snapshot of the mural and loot the lockbox nearby for 100 Lira. Swing across and climb up the stairs to the third floor of the scaffolding. Take the Radiogram Transcript note and go back to the elevator through the gate that you previously had come across as locked.
You can now take the elevator and go down the tomb, only to come across the Animal Stone Puzzle, the last step to completing the Secret of the Queen Mother quest.
How To Solve The Animal Stone Puzzle In Secret of The Queen Mother
The Animal Stone Puzzle is solved by finding three stones and placing them in the correct order. Explore the tomb and you’ll find a huge room with Ancient Egyptian artwork on the walls. In the middle, there will be a wall with three circular holes. You will have to find the discs with Egyptian glyphs that will go into these holes.
- The Falcon stone is found in the front of the mural.
- The Snake stone is on the desk near the entrance of the room with a note.
- The Fish stone is on the table on the right side of the room.
Place the stones in the order of: Falcon (Top), Snake (Middle), and Fish (Bottom). This is meant to represent their habitats in nature; corresponding to Air, Land, and Water. After you put the glyphs in place, the eye in the mural will shine a light. It will point towards a wall with some loose stone bricks. Break it down using a sledgehammer or any other tool.
Go through the narrow opening at the bottom to find a hidden area with the Light Stele, one of the 10 Missing Steles that you need to get to complete the ‘Belongs in a Museum’ side quest. Once you have the Stele, go back up and meet Omar. He will let you know that you can give all the Steles to a delivery boy. Talking to him will complete the Secret of the Queen Mother side quest, and get you 375 Adventure Points.