Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: Ultimate Guide to Finding All Ancient Relics

Ancient relics are some of the rarest and most difficult collectibles to find in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. There are a total of 50 relics in the game, scattered across the corners of the Vatican, Giza, and Sukhothai. Players will need to carefully explore these locations to find all the collectibles. In this guide, you will find a complete list of all the ancient relics and the exact location of each one.

In the Vatican location, which is the starting point of your journey, there are ten ancient relics hidden. Each relic has its own unique story, and to find them all, you will need to show attention and patience.

You will need to descend through a secret passage to the Apostolic Library with Antonio to find the relic. It is located on the table to the left, in the room with the skeleton.

In this location, you will find a total of five relics. The first one is located near a crack in the wall from which water flows. Use the hole in the nearby wall to throw a torch through it and ignite the wooden panels that block the way inside.

The second relic can be found behind a grate in the room upstairs, where Nazis will attack you. To open the passage, move the bust onto the right pressure plate.

The third relic can be found in the section with two sets of wooden beams to which a rope can be attached. Climb to the top, then turn right and go through the door on the upper floor.

To find the fourth relic, move two busts to grab the sledgehammer. Then use it to break the cracked wall so that one of the busts is on the required pressure plate. Enter the opened room and take the item.

Searching for the fifth relic will take a bit more time than it might seem at first glance. Once the car breaks through the ceiling, go through the passage on the right and follow it until you reach the beam over the pit. Use the rope to descend as low as possible, then jump into the opening in front of you. It is here, on the floor, that you will find the last collectible item in the catacombs.

Exploring the dungeons of the Fountain of Repentance in the Vatican region, you will find three more relics. The first one can be found by passing through the room of sorrow and jumping down during a puzzle. Once you land, pay attention to the small square on the right — that's where the relic will be hidden.

During the stages of the silver and gold trials, choose the path of the golden dragon and go through the door inside the statue. Before entering the trial room itself, sneak through the small gap in the wall in the left corner. Take the ancient bust and place it on the stone pedestal. After this, the grate outside will open, and you will be able to reach the second relic.

You can find the last relic after defeating the giant and watching the cutscene. Then go through the opened secret passage. Here, carefully examine the wall. On the lower shelf of the vault, you will find the third relic.

After completing all tasks in the dungeons of the fountain, you can go to Antonio to take the quest "The Secrets of Giants." The task is to photograph 10 strange inscriptions. Each of them will be marked on your map. Once you complete this task, return to Antonio, and he will give you the relic.

Giza is the second region where you can find the majority of all relics. With the help of location maps and our tips, you will be able to find 15 collectible items.

Take the key to the haunted tomb in the nearby Nazi camp as part of the "Abode of Evil" quest. It will be under a mysterious note. Open the grate and crawl under the debris to discover the first relic.

The second relic can be found inside a sarcophagus, which is part of the mystery "Abode of Immortality." South of the tent, you will find a small hole in the ground guarded by dogs. Descend into it and solve the puzzle to obtain the relic.

You need to head to the northern part of the region, near Khentkaus. Here is where a wooden cabin is located, and by exploring it, you will find a safe. Enter the code 3262 to get the third relic.

On the hill behind the Great Sphinx is a small wooden structure with a winch, which you can descend using a rope. The fourth relic is located by the statue, near the chain you use to open the exit.

The search for the fifth relic in this region should start at the Khentkaus tomb shaft, at the indicated point. Follow the path you have already taken to activate the blue wire to power the elevator. In the area where the water is, swim to a small opening where the relic is hidden.

By completing the "Belongs in a Museum" puzzle, you can obtain the sixth relic. The main task during the completion is to find 10 steles. These steles are scattered throughout the region, and some of them become available as you complete side quests or unlock additional items. They play a key role in exploring the world, but those not used for the main storyline are perfect for handing over to Professor Naval, who can transfer them to the Cairo Museum.

The path to the seventh relic is quite challenging, as you will need to find and collect four more steles for Naval. Additionally, as you continue this storyline quest, it's very important not to miss the moment when you and Gina search the Nazi camp. This is where you need to enter the main Nazi building and find the safe. Enter the code 40926 to open it and take the item.

The last relic, located in the easily accessible part of Giza, is in the Nazi camp, on the top floor. We advise going to this place only if you have already found the Wehrmacht uniform. Once you reach the destination, simply go to the top floor of the main building and inspect the right corner, piled with wooden boxes. This is where the eighth relic is located.

These three relics can only be found during the "Sanctuary of the Guardians" quest. If you decide to search for them before starting the quest itself, you will not succeed, as access to them opens only during the quest.

Descending into the sanctuary, you will find the first relic at the feet of the statue, in a room hidden behind crumbling columns.

The second relic can be found in a room with a crack in the middle. Run through the doorway to the right of the entrance and follow the corridor down to the dead end. The relic lies on the ground by the wall.

The third relic is located near the pit with the scorpion. Exit the room with the reflecting mirrors and go through the doorway on the left. Instead of descending the stairs, move along the right wall, walking on the ledge until you can jump to the other side. The relic will be in the room you reach.

The remaining four relics can be found by exploring the dungeons beneath the Great Pyramid during the storyline quest "Idol of Ra."

When Indy finds himself in the caves, you will need to move straight, following the narrow corridor. However, before you reach the first mirror, you will encounter a fork in the path — turn left. Here you will need to make a long jump to overcome the obstacle. Upon landing, you will find the first relic right on the path.

Continue along the storyline path until you reach the room with the puzzle. In this room, where three mirrors and patterns on the door are located, pay attention to the small room on the left. To get there, go through the narrow passage. It is in this room that you will find the second relic, hidden to the left of the entrance.

In the section where you need to jump between rocks over a chasm, after swinging with the whip on the right side of the cave, jump over the stones and climb onto the ledge below. Once on this ledge, jump to the central platform. Here you will encounter a puzzle that requires the use of already collected relics. Correct placement of the items will open the door leading to the third relic.

The last relic in Giza can be found by solving the Three-Eyed Gate puzzle. Once you reach the end of the room where the third relic is located, don't rush to move forward. Instead of continuing forward, look to the left. On the ceiling, you will notice a point where you can attach a rope. By interacting with this point, you will be able to swing to the platform opposite. On it, at the feet of the statue, will lie the last relic for you to collect.

Sukhothai is the place where the largest number of unique collectible items are stored. Here you will need to find a total of 24 relics. For your convenience, we have prepared a map with their locations and will assist you in finding each one.

Items numbered 1 to 18 can be found during free exploration of the world or while completing various quests. We have also categorized them based on whether they belong to a specific dungeon or underground temple. This will help you better navigate your search and avoid unnecessary delays. Some of these relics are hidden in the most unexpected places, and you will need to solve puzzles or overcome dangers to obtain them.

The first relic you need to find is located in the northwest part of the map and is part of the main quest "Blessed Pearl". After you discover the hidden pyramid, take a boat across the lake and head to the ruined tower on the right. Once you approach, climb the broken steps of the tower to reach the upper platform. Here, at the very top, you will find the collectible item.

The next relic is located at the flooded entrance to the Hidden Pyramid. During this quest, Indy will be forced to dive into the water and pass through narrow openings to avoid encountering the giant anaconda lurking in these waters.

After overcoming the underwater sections, you will need to surface on the exterior of the pyramid. The relic is located at the end of a dark corridor. If you have the "Sukhothai Relics" booklet, open it to display the corresponding icon on the screen, which will help you pinpoint the location. Then, in the middle part of the pyramid's base, dive underwater again to discover the second relic hidden in this flooded area.

Once inside the pyramid, you will enter a cave area with a dark and deep body of water inhabited by a dangerous anaconda. Be prepared for a battle, as this creature can pose a serious threat. To your right, you will notice stone ledges forming a natural path that allows you to climb higher. Following them, you can reach the third relic.

After defeating the anaconda, you need to ascend to the top of the pyramid's interior. There you will encounter a fork, and to continue, you need to choose the right path. Following this route, you will soon discover vines hanging from the edge of a cliff. Cross the chasm by jumping over it and grab one of the vines, which will help you reach the other side. Once there, to your left will be the fourth relic, hidden in this hard-to-reach corner.

The fifth relic can be found by solving the "Lost in the Past" puzzle. To access this puzzle, you must first complete the first part of the "Blessed Pearl" quest, which involves successfully escaping the Hidden Pyramid. Once you are free, head to Sunan to speak with him. He will tell you about the ancient ruins of Wat Si Sawai, located in the western part of the region. This location hides the key to solving the puzzle, and exploring it will lead you to the fifth relic.

Enter the ruins and navigate the winding corridors until you reach a room with a prayer drum in the center. Look to the right and find the entrance to the basement area. Passing through this dark place, you will find the fifth relic.

The search for the sixth relic will require you to solve a puzzle that begins with a journey along a winding river bending east from the entrance to the Hidden Pyramid. Following the current, you will soon come across a waterfall. Pass through a narrow opening that conceals the entrance to the next part of the dungeon. Here you will face a complex puzzle involving a massive wall where several relics found earlier in Sukhothai and other regions must be placed. Each relic must be correctly positioned in the corresponding recesses and nodes to raise the mechanism and open the path to the seventh relic.

To solve the puzzle, you need to turn the relic to the right, which will raise the nodes both horizontally and vertically, activating the corresponding mechanisms. Additionally, you can turn the relic to the left to raise all adjacent nodes, which will open the remaining necessary sections of the wall.

The seventh relic in Sukhothai is a reward for unlocking the Snake Chest. To successfully open this chest, you will need to find several keys hidden in various locations, including the Vatican, Giza, and other hidden spots. Each of these keys is necessary to open the chest and obtain the relic.

Head to the Secret Armory fast travel point. Once inside, proceed to the table with a vase, located to the right of the blue barrels. It is here that you will find the eighth relic, hidden among other items. To avoid unnecessary attention from the guards, it is recommended to wear the Royal Army uniform. This will help you move unnoticed and avoid suspicion until you reach your goal.

The next three relics you need to find are located in the dungeon of Wat Si Sawai in Sukhothai. This place hides many secrets, and you will need to explore its hidden corners to discover the most valuable items.

You will discover this relic after passing through several rooms with rotating clock gears creating a mechanism. After Indy and Gina open the stone doorway, move forward without turning until you reach a dead end. It is in this place, beyond the last turn, that you will find the ninth collectible item.

The tenth relic can be obtained by solving the "Khmer Pipeworks" puzzle. As soon as you begin your exploration, carefully examine the right side, where next to a basket of torches you will find a melee weapon. This item will help you continue your search. Descend the steps on the left and destroy the weakened wall using that weapon. After breaking the barrier, you will be able to find the item in the hidden space.

The eleventh collectible item is located in front of the majestic statue of Shiva in the last room of this dungeon. To reach this area and obtain the relic, you will first need to rescue Sunan's nephew, Aran. This step will open the path to the final room, where you will find the coveted item in front of the statue. Be careful, as the path to Aran will be filled with obstacles.

These three relics are located in the underground ruins that were destroyed by an explosion. Access to this area will only be available to you during or after completing the "A Study in Fear" quest. This quest becomes available only after you manage to escape from the Hidden Pyramid. To start the quest, simply talk to Pailin, who will provide you with the necessary instructions. Note that this area will be hidden from you until all conditions are met, so be sure to complete all the steps of the quest to gain access to the relics.

Finding the twelfth relic will not be too difficult, as it is located in a fairly noticeable room with giant gears that rotate with great force. To reach it, you will need to climb to the top of a ledge, which will require some time. Then, after crossing the space, jump over one of these gears. Attention to detail will help you not only reach the goal but also safely overcome all the arising difficulties.

Continue moving through the dungeon until you reach the section where Indy and Annika will be trapped with spikes that begin to protrude from the ceiling. Begin your escape and move to the next room, where you will need to climb onto a ledge. Examine the recess located behind the ledge, and you will discover the thirteenth relic there.

The last room in this dungeon is the room with the "Demon's Tomb" puzzle. After solving it, the path to the Lost Artifact of Asia will open, which will be your reward. To find the fourteenth relic, simply climb onto the ledge located behind the puzzle. This place will not be too obvious, so look around carefully to not miss the valuable find.

After escaping from the Hidden Pyramid, you can continue the main part of the "Blessed Pearl" quest, which will lead you to Wat Mahathat. The map below shows the location of three more relics.

The main puzzle in this dungeon is called the "Great Game," where you need to correctly position the villagers to activate the mechanisms and make the large pedestals start rotating. Once the doorway opens, look down and you will see a body of water. Jumping into it, you will need to thoroughly explore its bottom to discover the fifteenth relic.

Immediately after obtaining the previous relic, head to the next room. Descend the steps and go through the narrow gap on the right to find and collect the sixteenth collectible item hidden in this place. Be attentive, as the space here is quite limited, and agility will be required to pass without difficulty.

The last relic in this dungeon is located in an underground pond full of dangerous leeches, which should be avoided and circumvented to not fall victim to them. To safely cross the water body, use a whip that will allow you to avoid contact with them and not expose yourself to attack. Once you are on the middle platform, start carefully jumping across the rock formations to reach the desired relic located on the elevation.

Cogwheel puzzles are encountered throughout the Sukhothai region. By solving them, you can obtain seven more relics necessary to unlock the secret ending of the game.

The first cogwheel puzzle you will encounter is an important part of the main "Blessed Pearl" quest and is located in the northwestern part of the map. After swimming underwater past the majestic sculpture of Yaek, you will find yourself in a room with a waterwheel and two different mechanisms. Interacting with them will allow you to find the relic.

On the floor, there are two small cogwheels, and the third one is located on a ledge in the adjacent room. To solve the puzzle, you will need to engage all three small cogwheels as well as the large cogwheels in the room. These actions will activate the mechanism located to your right.

The next image shows the mechanism to your left. As usual, both large and small cogwheels are needed to activate it. Once completed, the stone gates with the hidden pyramid behind them will open. This is where the eighteenth relic will be located.

The puzzle with the nineteenth relic is located in the western part of Sukhothai. In this room, you will find another small cogwheel. At this stage, you will need only four items, but it is also necessary to correctly position the large cogwheels to solve the puzzle and obtain the relic.

The room with the third puzzle is located on the same island as the large temple in the center of the map. To solve the puzzle, you will need five small cogwheels. After opening the passage, collect the twentieth relic.

The fourth cogwheel puzzle can be found in the Wat Si Sawai area, and solving it does not require visiting the underground area, which is part of the side quest "Kid Who Vanished." You will need to correctly position two large cogwheels and six small ones to activate the mechanism and obtain the twenty-first relic.

To successfully find the fifth puzzle, use the fast travel function to Wat Chana Songkhram and head east by boat. As soon as you notice an opening in the walls, dive in and use the rebreather to enter the room with the puzzle. In this place, you will need to place seven cogwheels and obtain the twenty-second relic.

As in the previous task, you will need to use the rebreather again to pass through the underwater opening. Once in the room with the sixth mechanism, to solve the puzzle, you will need to arrange the cogwheels in such a way that they form the shape of the Cyrillic letter "Г," using smaller cogwheels. After completing this step, you will obtain the twenty-third relic.

Once you complete the previous challenges, a marker with the final puzzle will appear on your map. This puzzle will be the most difficult, as it will require the large cogwheels in the room, as well as all 10 small parts you collected earlier.

In Iraq, you will find only one relic, but it will be the final one and undoubtedly significant in your journey. It is the last piece of the collection that will complete your quest.

The final relic can be found in a tent located in a remote corner of the camp. To acquire it, you need to complete the main storyline and then return in free roam mode. Only after finishing the main story will you be able to return here and collect the last relic.