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Riddle of the Sphinx Hints

How do I repair it?

  • 1 of 8: The three horizontal bars are out of balance.
  • 2 of 8: Each bar only has one spherical ball on one end.
  • 3 of 8: It might work better if each bar had a counter-balance.
  • 4 of 8: You'll need to find three scarab weights (spherical balls) to complete the balance.  Read ahead to find out where the weights are.
  • 5 of 8: They are all hidden in the Temple of Ra vicinity.
  • 6 of 8: None are inside buildings.  They are all outside.
  • 7 of 8: In particular, look in sandy areas.
  • 8 of 8: Hang each of the scarab weights on each of the three bars.  (There is a chain hanging under each bar.  When you're hanging the weights, aim for the chain rather than the horizontal bar.)