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Mysterious Ruins

Center for Ancient Studies

The Cradle of Civilization

Precise Age

A Legend of Treasure

National Library of Greece

Debates

A Tour of the Past

The Secret of the Ancient Scrolls

Treasure Hunt

Cradle of Civilization

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World Architecture: Through the Ages
Cradle of Civilization
Details
Date	Tue August 11, 2015 Repeatable [?]
Date	Tue August 11, 2015 Repeatable [?]
Location	Megapolis Mainland
Location	Megapolis Mainland
Constructions
Center for Ancient Studies
Center for Ancient Studies
Ruins of Acropolis
Ruins of Acropolis
Parthenon
Parthenon
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Temple of Athena Nike
Temple of Athena Nike
National Library of Greece
National Library of Greece
Rewards
Discobolus Sculpture (Stage 5)
Museum of Antiquity (Stage 10)

"Start rebuilding the mysterious ruins in the Megapolis desert. Discover their origin, find treasure, and pick up a well-earned reward!"

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(Aug 19, 2015 09:00:00 +0200 remaining)

Cradle of Civilization is a Timed Quest in which the player has 192 hours to build and upgrade a total of 4 new fixed structures with assets leading to exclusive rewards. It was released as part of an update on Tue August 11, 2015. The event also provides for World Architecture: Through the Ages.

	"Mysterious ruins have been found in the desert of Megapolis! Scientists believe that they could be the ruins of the ancient city of Acropolis. This place is famous for its incredible cultural heritage and treasure!"
	"The residents beg the mayor: restore the ancient city"
	"Start rebuilding the mysterious ruins – discover their origin, find treasure and get a well-earned reward!"

Requirements

• Level 30

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Stage 1 - Mysterious Ruins

Mysterious ruins have been found in the desert of Megapolis. Archaeologists believe that they could be the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Acropolis. We need to check if that’s truly the case!

Tasks:

Start building the Center for Ancient Studies – a scientific center specializing in the history and culture of the ancient world.

Buy a Center for Ancient Studies Foundation Costs: 248,000  or 3 , 22  and 22  Gives: 260 , 200 200  and 10,000  cap increase

Rewards:

Great start! As a reward for completing this task, you receive building materials. Use them wisely!

• 300 
• 500 
• 0505 x Scaffolding Cover

Stage 2 - Center for Ancient Studies

The aim of the Center for Ancient Studies is to encourage the progress of historical studies and coordinate the expert activities of historians, philologists, art historians and archaeologists.

Tasks:

Keep building the Center for Ancient Studies and start restoring the ruins of the mysterious ancient city!

		Build the Center for Ancient Studies Frame Costs: 0505 x Drainage Device 0505 x Scaffolding Cover (from Stage 1 above) Gives: 300 , 500 500  and 15,000  cap increase upon completion
		Start reconstructing the Ruins of Acropolis Costs: 910,000  or 3 , 20  and 20  Gives: 1,500 , 500 500  and 29,000  cap increase

Rewards:

Wonderful! More and more experts believe that before us lie the ruins of ancient Acropolis. But before we can come to a definitive conclusion, we need to do much more research!

• 330 
• 1,000 

Stage 3 - The Cradle of Civilization

If the scientists’ claims are true, then we’re incredibly fortunate! Ancient Greece is called the cradle of European civilization – it has a colossal cultural and historical significance!

Tasks:

Build the Center for Ancient Studies and start restoring the Parthenon.

		Build the Center for Ancient Studies Costs: 0505 x Column 0505 x Projector Gives: 400 , 1,000 1,000  and 20,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Radiometric Dating of Ruins and Public Reading: Greek Myths contracts at the Center for Ancient Studies
		Buy the Parthenon Foundation Costs: 920,000  or 3 , 20  and 20  Gives: 1,800  and 24,000  cap increase

Rewards:

Great work! You receive building materials as a reward. You can find them in the Storehouse.

• 360 
• 1,600 
• 1010 x Restoration Equipment

Stage 4 - Precise Age

You built the Center for Ancient Studies and now you can discover the precise age and origin of the ruins!

Tasks:

Find out the precise age of the ruins using radiometric dating. Keep rebuilding the ancient city – restore the Ruins of Acropolis and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus.

		Restore the Ruins of Acropolis Costs: 0808 x Wire Rope 1111 x Restoration Equipment (10 from Stage 3 above) 1111 x Safety Goggles Gives: 3,000 , 1,500 1,500  and 50,000  cap increase upon completion and access to Historical Film Screening: "Ancient Greece" contract at the Center for Ancient Studies
		Buy the Odeon of Herodes Atticus Costs: 1,190,000  or 4 , 40  and 30  Gives: 2,200 , 250 250  and 32,100  cap increase upon completion, then 4,100 , 160 160  and 70  every 11 hours and access to Attican Tragedy Performance contract at the Center for Ancient Studies
		Accept the Radiometric Dating of Ruins contract Requires: Center for Ancient Studies Costs: 250  and 15 minutes Gives: 1,100  and 10  upon completion

Rewards:

You completed this task! The age of the ruins supports the scientists’ beliefs – these are the ruins of an ancient Greek city. Keep restoring it and you might find something valuable!

• 400 
• 2,300 

Stage 5 - A Legend of Treasure

There are many legends about the untold riches hidden in the ancient Acropolis. But none have managed to find them yet.

Tasks:

Continue to build the legendary Parthenon. Buy the Temple of Athena Nike and find out as much as you can about the culture of Ancient Greece by watching a historical film.

		Build the Parthenon Frame Costs: 1212 x Excavation Brush 1313 x Organic Resin 0707 x Restoration Equipment 0808 x Sandstone Gives: 2,500 , 1,250 1,250  and 40,000  cap increase upon completion
		Buy the Temple of Athena Nike Costs: 1,200,000  or 4 , 39  and 29  Gives: 2,200 , 300 300  and 31,500  cap increase upon completion, then 3,200 , 120 120  and 49  every 8 hours and access to Studying Ancient Greek Scrolls contract at the Center for Ancient Studies
		Complete the Historical Film Screening: "Ancient Greece" contract Requires: Acropolis Costs: 620  and 30 minutes Gives: 2,700  and 30  upon completion

Rewards:

During an excavation, you found some ancient Greek scrolls and the Discobolus Sculpture. The sculpture is in your Storehouse. Hurry and build it!

• 430 
• 3,000 
• Discobolus Sculpture

Discobolus Sculpture Requires: 2x2 Plot Gives: 2,300 , 300 300  and 37,000  cap increase Can be sold for 174,000

Discobolus Sculpture Requires: 2x2 Plot Gives: 2,300 , 300 300  and 37,000  cap increase Can be sold for 174,000

Stage 6 - National Library of Greece

To decode ancient scrolls, you’ll need the National Library of Greece.

Tasks:

Build the Parthenon and start building the National Library of Greece. Immerse yourself in the culture of Ancient Greece alongside your friends – participate in the performance of an Attican tragedy.

		Build the Parthenon Costs: 1212 x Staple 1313 x Column 1111 x Hard Hat 1414 x Marble Gravel 0808 x Sand 1212 x Scaffolding Gives: 3,500 , 3,250 3,250  and 70,000  cap increase upon completion, then 11,400 , 280 280  and 250  every 7 hours and access to Greek-Style Debates contract at the Center for Ancient Studies
		Buy the National Library of Greece Foundation Costs: 1,000,000  or 3 , 30  and 30  Gives: 2,500 , 500 500  and 40,000  cap increase
		Accept the Attican Tragedy Performance contract Requires: Odeon of Herodes Atticus Costs: 1,300  and 1 hour Gives: 5,600  and 60  upon completion

Rewards:

Wonderful work! You receive building materials as a reward. Use them to build the National Library of Greece!

• 480 
• 3,800 
• 1010 x Hydraulic Jack

Stage 7 - Debates

The art of debate can be traced back to Ancient Greece, where they were a fundamental part of democracy. Philosophers, politicians and ordinary citizens all took part in them. Participate in debates with your friends!

Tasks:

Build the Propylaea and take part in ancient Greek debates with your friends!

		Build the Propylaea Costs: 0707 x Column 1212 x Gypsum Fibreboard 1212 x Breaker 1111 x Hydraulic Jack (10 from Stage 6 above) 1010 x Limestone 1414 x Paving Slabs 0808 x Stone Blocks 1616 x Vase Gives: 4,000 , 3,500 3,500  and 60,000  cap increase upon completion, then 6,500 , 250 250  and 150  every 4 hours and access to Tour of Ancient Acropolis contract at the Center for Ancient Studies
		Complete the Greek-Style Debates contract Requires: Parthenon Costs: 6,100  and 3 hours Gives: 26,800  and 260  upon completion

Rewards:

You took care of this task and you receive building materials as a reward!

• 530 
• 4,700 
• 0505 x Ventilation System

Stage 8 - A Tour of the Past

Most of the historical buildings have been restored. Now the Acropolis is open to tourists!

Tasks:

Organize a tour of the Acropolis. Keep building the National Library of Greece to decode the ancient Greek scrolls you found!

		Build the National Library of Greece Frame Costs: 1010 x Cement 1414 x Column 0707 x Hammer 1313 x Paving Stone 0909 x Perforator Drill 1111 x Sandstone 1515 x Technical Drawing 1616 x Ventilation System (5 from Stage 7 above) Gives: 3,000 , 2,000 2,000  and 50,000  cap increase upon completion
		Complete the Tour of Ancient Acropolis contract Requires: Ruins of Acropolis: Propylaea Costs: 11,800  and 5 hours Gives: 51,200  and 530  upon completion

Rewards:

You did a great job! The city’s inhabitants are so excited by the tour!

• 580 
• 5,700 

Stage 9 - The Secret of the Ancient Scrolls

The National Library of Greece contains the largest collection of ancient Greek dictionaries in the world. These dictionaries are essential for decoding the ancient Greek scrolls we found.

Tasks:

Finish building the National Library of Greece and discover the secret of the ancient Greek scrolls.

		Build the National Library of Greece Costs: 1212 x Bricks 1414 x Crushed Granite 1212 x Facade Adhesive 1010 x Facing Plates 1313 x Flower Bed 1515 x Granite Slabs 0606 x Hardwood Plank 1212 x Sound Insulation 1111 x Stone Blocks Gives: 4,000 , 5,000 5,000  and 73,000  cap increase upon completion, then 16,500 , 380 380  and 370  every 9 hours and access to Searching for an Ancient Greek Relic contract at the Center for Ancient Studies
		Complete the Studying Ancient Greek Scrolls contract Requires: Temple of Athena Nike Costs: 17,300  and 7 hours Gives: 75,100  and 760  upon completion

Rewards:

Great work! You decoded the scrolls, and they show the location of a treasure. Hurry and find the treasure!

• 640 
• 6,800 

Stage 10 - Treasure Hunt

Find the treasure of Ancient Greece and get a wonderful gift!

Tasks:

The scrolls point to the location of some ancient Greek relics – start searching for them.

		Collect 1,000 in taxes
		Accept the Searching for an Ancient Greek Relic contract Requires: National Library of Greece Costs: 26,200  and 9 hours Gives: 114,000  and 1,100  upon completion

Rewards:

You dealt with this task and found a real treasure – an ancient Greek relic! As a reward for your efforts, you get the Museum of Antiquity. Build it to get a new title!

• 700 
• 8,000 
• Museum of Antiquity

Reward - Cradle of Civilization

Museum of Antiquity Requires: 3x4 Plot 130  and 150  Gives: 10,000 , 1,300 1,300  and 200,000  cap increase 27,800 , 720 720  and 660  every 14 hours Coin per Minute: 33.10  XP per Minute: 0.79  Access to Pythian Games contract at the Center for Ancient Studies Can be sold for 2,180,000

Museum of Antiquity Requires: 3x4 Plot 130  and 150  Gives: 10,000 , 1,300 1,300  and 200,000  cap increase 27,800 , 720 720  and 660  every 14 hours Coin per Minute: 33.10  XP per Minute: 0.79  Access to Pythian Games contract at the Center for Ancient Studies Can be sold for 2,180,000

Achievement after Building the Museum of Antiquity

"You built the Museum of Antiquity and earned a new title: Expert of Antiquity. Do you want to tell your friends?" 1,000  30,000  3

"You built the Museum of Antiquity and earned a new title: Expert of Antiquity. Do you want to tell your friends?" 1,000  30,000  3

Trivia

• Social Quantum's internal name for this quest is "Колыбель цивилизации" which translates to "The cradle of civilization".
• Social Quantum's ID for this quest is 10073990.