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Riddle of the Sphinx Hints

What am I supposed to do with the harpists?

1 of 12: Look closely at each of the five harps.
2 of 12: Notice that each is missing one tuning key.
3 of 12: Each of the five is missing a different key.
4 of 12: Note the diagram next to each tuning key.
5 of 12: You'll need to replace the five missing keys.
6 of 12: Have you found anything that looks like it might fit?
7 of 12:
The five missing tuning keys are located elsewhere throughout the pyramid.
8 of 12: When you have found the five missing keys, put each of them in their correct harps.
9 of 12: The correct order, from left to right is: Reed Leaf key, Pillar key, Flax Wick key, Ahnk key, and Heraldic key.
10 of 12: When you have done that, check around the Harp Chamber again.
11 of 12: In particular, check the Golden Harp (found in the room behind the cobra).
12 of 12: Take the Golden Harp from its stand.

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