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Cydonia Hints

How do I solve the Red Ring Puzzle?

  • 1 of 12: If you haven't found this puzzle, follow the next hints.
  • 2 of 12: It is hard to miss the red circles on the floor.
  • 3 of 12: Pressing F1 displays this message: "You must build the pyramid to reveal the clue."
  • 4 of 12: The final pyramid appears with a four-sided clue written upon it.
  • 5 of 12: Just translate the symbols on each side.  Each forms only one word.
  • 6 of 12: The words are mixed up, but they should form a phrase.
  • 7 of 12: They translate to read: "Create light above plant."
  • 8 of 12: The only plant here is the beautiful flower near the pyramid.  Above the flower are thorny branches.
  • 9 of 12: The branches are blocking the sunlight.
  • 10 of 12: Cut the branches.
  • 11 of 12: Use your blow torch.
  • 12 of 12: Grab the red ring.