Artifacts of the Past: Ancient Mysteries Walkthrough

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General Tips & Information

Artifacts of the Past: Ancient Mysteries

From the main screen you may manage player profiles (A).
The options menu allows for the adjustment of music and sound volume (B).
You may play this game in windowed or full screen mode.
The custom cursor may be disabled.

Select the first bottle to begin the game (A).
The other two bottles are locked until you finish the previous story (B).
Select the difficulty level of the game.
Easy mode offers more hints for hidden object scenes and shorter recharge times for the hint and skip buttons.
Normal mode has no obvious hints for hidden object scenes and longer recharge times for the hint and skip buttons.
You have the option of a brief tutorial once you start the game.
You may skip mini-games once the skip meter is full.
After you have completed the game you may return to, and play, any game scenes.

Click on the question mark to get a hint (A).
Select the magnifier to use the tool (B).
Click on the magnifier again to put it away.
Select the arrows to shuffle the hidden objects on your list (C).
Click on the book symbol to view the journal (D).
The clues you gather are automatically noted in the journal.

Story 1: The Key to the Forgotten City

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.
The hidden object lists throughout the game are randomized. Your lists may not match those in this guide!

Once in the lab, select the projector (A).
You will use the other equipment later in the game.

Use the control at the bottom to rotate the red overlay left and right (A).
Left-click, hold and drag the overlay into position so that it matches the photograph (B).

Locate the LEVER and use it on the boulder to find a SCARAB PIECE (A).
Locate the AXE and use it on the chain to get the KEY (B).
The KEY will go automatically into your inventory.
Use the KEY on the chest and take the PYRAMID PIECE (C).
Take the PIECE of CHAIN that fell to the ground when you used the axe.
Locate the other 3 CHAIN PIECES.
The CHAIN PIECES will automatically attach to the chain over the statue.
Once you have found all the CHAIN PIECES, click on the wheel to raise the statue (D).
Take the SPHINX PIECE that is revealed when the statue falls.

Locate the remaining pieces of the SPHINX, PYRAMID, and SCARAB.
Place the SPHINX, PYRAMID, and SCARAB into the niches on the sarcophagus (A).
Use the LEVER to open the lid (B).
Take the ANKH from inside the sarcophagus and place it in the Pharaoh's hand (C).

Locate all the KEY PIECES (A).
Take the KEY PIECES from inventory and use them on the niche in the wall (B).

Repair the picture in this jigsaw-style mini-game (A).
Left-click to pick up or place a piece.
Right-click to rotate a piece.
Pieces will snap into place when correct.
After solving the puzzle, you’ll return to the chamber.
Take the STONE DISC from the niche (B).

Select the revealer to perform a test (A).

Click on one of the jars of dye then click on the lines without color on the parchment (A).
You can only color the lines that are meant to be the color you are using.
Click on the other jars to change color.

Find all the items on the hidden object list.
Click on the leaves in sequence (1-9).

Click on matching pairs of butterflies to remove them from the scene.
Take the God Head that appears on the left, once all the butterflies are gone.

Locate the 4 FUSES to activate the mini-game (A).
After solving the mini-game, take the glue from the case (B).
Find the BROOM and SPEARHEAD: combine them inside your inventory.
Use the BROOM/SPEAR on the glass cabinet to deactivate the lasers (C).
Find all the STATUE PIECES.
Use the GLUE on each set of STATUE PIECES in your inventory.
Place the repaired statues in front of the center dais (D).

Click on each pipe to rotate it into position.
Complete the path to turn on the case lights.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.
Click on the chest that was covered with leaves (A).

Remove all the seals and locks from the chest.
Take the God Head from inside the chest.
Select the projector on the right side of the lab.

Use the control to rotate the overlay (A).
Left-click and drag it into place.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.

Once in the lab, select the opener (the second machine from the left).
Move the bar (A) and the two gears (B) to make all the gems on the bar light up.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.
Click on the display case that was hidden by the tablet.

Locate all the statues.
Take the head piece that appears in the back panel.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.

Collect the three tools and the STONE DISC.
Use the PICK on the rock face (A).
Use the CLIPPERS on the hanging vines (B).
Use the SHOVEL on the rock (C).

Collect all the tile pieces.
Combine the ANUBIS HEAD with the STONE DISC.
Place the EAGLE TILE, BULL TILE, STONE DISC, DONKEY TILE, and ANKH, from left to right, over the door.

Collect all the fragments.
Use the fragments on the hex lock (A).

Repair the picture in this jigsaw-style mini-game.
Left-click to pick up or place a piece.
Right-click to rotate a piece.
Pieces will snap into place when correct.

Story 2: The Ghost of Artifacts Past

Locate 19 of the 20 photo scraps.
Select the bed of the truck for an additional scene (A).

Locate all the paper scraps to earn the final photo scrap.
Once at the lab, select the leftmost machine, the Integrator.

Repair the picture in this jigsaw-style mini-game.
Left-click to pick up or place a piece.
Right-click to rotate a piece.
Pieces will snap into place when correct.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.

Select the projector, which is the rightmost machine.
Use the control to rotate the overlay (A).
Left-click and drag into place.

Find the HAMMER and the CROWBAR.
Use the HAMMER on the bottom right corner of the headstone.
Use the CROWBAR on the side of the wheelbarrow.
Collect all the plate parts.
Place the PLATE on the headstone (C).

Look at the 3 branches for a hidden object game (A).
Find all the KEY and BELL pieces.
Use the KEY on the door (B).
Use the BELL on the belfry (C).
Use the SHOVEL on the spot highlighted (D).

Find all the birds.
Take the BELL piece.

Locate all the LOCK pieces.
Place the LOCK on the chest (A).

Move the bar (A) and the 3 gears (B) to make all the gems on the bar light up.
Take the NEBRAE DISC piece from the chest.

Back at the lab, select the leftmost machine, the Integrator.
Rotate the rings to reform the disk.
Click, hold and drag to rotate the rings.
The outer ring does not move; start with the next smallest.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.
Select the stained glass window that was behind the shutters (A).

Repair the picture in this jigsaw-style mini-game.
Left-click to pick up or place a piece.
Right-click to rotate a piece.
Pieces will snap into place when correct.
Lift up the hatch that appears near the door.

Locate 4 BOOKS, the CROWBAR, HANDLE, KNIFE, and ORGAN KEY.
Use the CROWBAR on the loose floor and find the SKULL (A).
Use the HANDLE on the cubbyhole and take the ORGAN KEY (B).
Use the SKULL on the stand and take the CRANK (C).
Use the KNIFE to cut the rope (D).

Take the TORCH and place it in the holder to find the KEY (A).
Use the KEY on the book to find an ORGAN KEY (B).
Place the ROPE and the CRANK on the mechanism (C).
Turn the crank and find the last BOOK.
Use the STACK of BOOKS on the bookshelf (D).

Place the books on the shelf in alphabetical order.
Click on the books to spell F – A – I – T – H (1-5).

Move the hand with the blue stone to 12 (1).
Move the hand with the red stone to 3 (2).
Move the hand with the green stone to 9 (3).

Click on the right, center cubbyhole.
Find all the organ keys.
Click on the organ keyboard to look closer.
Place an ORGAN KEY on the keyboard.

Press the keys to spell P – R – A – Y – E – R (1-6).

Remove the boards in numerical order (1 – 15).

Locate 2 of the brass parts and the 3 round items.
Place the round items into the center circle in numerical order (1 – 3).

Rotate the 3 pieces to restore the sun.
Left-click, hold and drag to move the rings.

Take the 2 CROSSES and move them to the niches (A).
Click on the lower left side of the altar to open a mini-game (B).

Click on the tiles to rotate them into place and restore the picture.
Make note of the color sequence on the left (A).

Take the STATUE and place it in the middle left niche.
Click on the statue to turn it to face left (A).
Select the lower left side of the altar (B).

This puzzle is randomized; solutions are varied.
Click on the squares to fill in the entire grid.
Take the STATUE.

Using the sequence found on the first puzzle, press the buttons: Red – Green – Green – Blue – Yellow (A).
Take the STATUE and the COMPASS NEEDLE.

Place the statue in the left niche; click to make it face inward (A).
Place the COMPASS NEEDLE on the compass (B).
Click on the points: N – E – W – S.
Take the third safe handle.
Place the SAFE HANDLES on the safe (C).

Turn the handle to read: 3 – XI – 1594.
Take the manuscript page from inside the safe.

Back at the lab, select the Revealer Machine, second from the right.
Click on a jar of dye; then paint the empty spots on the parchment (A).
Do this with all 4 colors until all the spots are filled.

Place the CROSS in the front of the altar (A).
Place the NEBRAE DISC on top of the altar (B).
Find the KEY and unlock the chest (C).
Take the TILE PIECE and the AXE.
Use the AXE on the STICK (D).
Use the STICK on the loose piece of grass (E).
Take the TILE PIECE.
Locate the remaining TILE PIECES.

Place the TILES in the top niches of the stone in the order from the parchment (A).
Press the stone buttons in numerical order (1 – 5).
Locate the SWORD and SHIELD pieces.
Place the SHIELD in the front of the altar (B).
Place the SWORD in the top of the altar (C).
Select the center monolith (D).

Use the HAMMER to find the weak spots.
Listen for a deeper sound and lots of dirt flying up.
You will need to find 5 spots.

Story 3: Artifacts from Afar

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.
Select the map that was behind the bull painting (A).

Turn the dials so the symbols match your journal.
Take the PARCHMENT.

Back at the lab, select the Revealer Machine, second from the right.
Click on a jar of dye then paint the empty spots on the parchment (A).
Do this with all 4 colors until all the spots are filled.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.

Once in the lab, select the Opener which is the second machine from the left.
Move the bar (A) and the 4 gears (B) to make all the gems on the bar light up.

Find all the gear parts.

Back in the lab, select the Integrator, the leftmost machine.
Repair the gears in this jigsaw-style mini-game.
Left-click to pick up or place a piece.
Right-click to rotate a piece.
Pieces will snap into place when correct.

Place the GEARS onto the safe (A).
Find the KEY and unlock the chest (B).
Locate the DUST RAG and clean the mirror (C).
Find the CROWBAR and use it on the floorboard (D).
Locate all the GEAR PARTS.
Place the second set of GEAR PARTS into the safe (E).

Take the KEY and use it on the right drawer to get the KNIFE (A).
Use the CROWBAR on the corner of the carpet (B).
Use the KNIFE on the left drawer (C).
Use the KNIFE to cut the seat of the chair (D).
Find all the fuses.

Click on each pipe to rotate it into position.
Complete the path to open the electric lock.
Take the page from the safe.

Take the KEY and open the tool cage (A).
Take the WOOD GUN BUTT and the SHOVEL.
Find the KNIFE and cut open the tarp on the dock (B).
Take the ANCHOR and the WOOD STEP.
Open the box below the tool cage.
Use the SHOVEL in the box of sand to find the HARPOON BARREL(C).
Collect all the WOOD STEPS and place them on the plank.
Take the GANGPLANK and use it on the left boat (D).

Take the ROPE and the ROPE REEL from the left boat.
Combine the RIFLE BUTT and the HARPOON BARREL (1-2).
Use the ROPE REEL on the UNLOADED HARPOON RIFLE (3).
Combine the ROPE and the ANCHOR and use them on the UNLOADED HARPOON RIFLE AND REEL (4-5).
Use the LOADED HARPOON RIFLE on the boat (A).
Click when you see the bullseye and then click on the boat to reel it in.

Find the LARGE HANDLE and place it on the winch (A).
Take the CHAIN and put it on the reel of the winch (B).
Find the 2 hooks and put them on the hanging chains (C).
Click on the large handle to raise the boat.
Take the chest from the boat (D).
Click on the chest to learn you need a KEY.
Click on the boat for a hidden object area.

Find all the keys.
Use the KEY on the chest.
Take the periscope piece.

Find the RED HANDLE.
Click on the fishing pole to bring it up (A).
Take the BOBBER from the end of the line and use it on the bell.
Ring the bell and take the KEY.
Use the KEY on the lunch box to get the KNIFE and CHEESE (B).
Click on the gear mechanism; find all the GEARS (C).
Place the GEARS on the mechanism for a mini-game.

Place the gears into the spaces.
The gears will click into place when correctly positioned.

Use the KNIFE on the net and click on the garbage for a hidden object scene.
Find all the fish.
Take the RAFT PIECE (A).

Take the CAGE and use it on the rat (A).
Place the CHEESE in the CAGE.
Take the RING HANDLE that was behind the rat and use it on the hatch (B).
Take the GEAR HANDLE and use it on the mechanism (C).
Place the RED HANDLE on the cabinet to open it (D).
Use the RAFT PIECE on the nub of the raft (E).
Take the PUMP from the cabinet and use it on the nub of the raft.
Take the EYEPIECE and use it on the periscope (F).
Use the PERISCOPE PIPE on top of the cabinet.
Open the left wooden box to find another PERISCOPE PIPE; place it on top of the other pipe.
Look in the eyepiece.

Pull the lever on the left side of the hut (A).
Find the MACHETE and cut the thatched roof (B).
Find the PESTLE and use it to break the vase (C).
Look at the crate of fruit for a hidden object scene where you will find the ALIEN TOOL (D).
Use the ALIEN TOOL on the force field (E).
Collect the 6 green BATTERIES and place them in the machine (F).
Pull the handle (G).

Find all the forks.

Find the ALIEN TOOL and use it on the watermelon (A).
Take the PETRA KEY and use it on the basket (B).
Collect all the CONSOLE PIECES.
Place the CONSOLE under the TV screen (C).
Press the red button.

Collect all the PLANETS.
Use the PLANETS on the gold box (A).

Position the planets following the notes in the journal.
Take the skull from the box.

Locate all the hidden objects on the list.

Select the Revealer Machine, second from the right.
Click on one of the jars of dye then click on the lines without color on the parchment (A).
You can only color the lines that are meant to be the color you are using.
Click on the other jars to change color.