Build shrines and temples to gain Favour with Aten, pick unique effects with each tier, and reclaim the ancient city of Akhenanen, birthplace of Aten, to establish it as the single true faith of Egypt. This lets you combine two existing deities you've discovered, and merge them into Atenism, the worship of the sun's disc established by the pharaoh Akhenaten. This process will take time, as each monument is built in several stages, but the rewards for restoring these megaliths are huge.įeeling a little heretical? Then seek to restore the religion of Aten.

Take over regions in which the great monuments of Ancient Egypt were originally built, such as the Colossal Statues, Black Obelisk, and of course the Great Pyramid, and build them yourself. Choosing her legacy opens up a new expedition mechanic, through which you send caravans filled with goods to faraway parts of Egypt, maximising profits by buying goods cheap and selling them to regions where there is demand, then eventually coming home with the spoils.įollowing the legacy of Khufu the Builder is one for the Civilization fans. Hatshepsut was renowned for establishing trade routes to distant lands, enriching Egypt with exotic goods and wealth. But beware, pretender, you can only pick one per campaign, so choose wisely: Here are the four Ancient Legacies you can choose from, each with its unique systems, goals, and rewards. Early in your campaign, you'll need to decide which of ancient Egypt's greatest rulers' legacies to pursue. A huge chunk of Egypt's history had already been written by this point, and there are some big sandals to fill. Total War: Pharaoh takes place in the 12th Century BC, in the critical years leading up to the collapse of the Bronze Age.

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