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The Atlantis of the Sands
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

The Atlantis of the Sands

Follow our Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception walkthrough for Chapter 21, 'The Atlantis of the Sands,' to find all treasures and navigate through the city of brass, past, and Djinn.

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Follow our Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception walkthrough for Chapter 21, 'The Atlantis of the Sands,' to find all treasures and navigate through the city of brass, past, and Djinn.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head down the grand staircase and turn left at the fork to find the Bronze Man of Nashqum overlooking the city of brass.
  2. 2
    Go back up and down the other side, hugging the left railing to find a gap to jump to a tower for the Sabaeam Alabaster Stele.
  3. 3
    Jump back to the staircase and continue down the right path towards the fountain for a scene.
  4. 4
    After the scene with Talbot and Marlowe escaping, deal with the remaining thugs who burst into flame and teleport.
  5. 5
    Once all enemies are gone, check the left side of the stairs in the two-story building for the Akkadian Statue Head.
  6. 6
    Follow Talbot and Katherine into the elevator and ride it down for a scene.
  7. 7
    Chase after Talbot into the past and run from spiders through Cartagena’s streets. Follow the path from the beginning of the game, jumping from vents to a lamp post and then to another building. You can shoot Sully when prompted.
  8. 8
    After waking from the past, check behind the elevator for the Sabaean Moon Symbol.
  9. 9
    Slowly make your way along the path. When the Djinn appear, use heavy weapons to defeat them.
  10. 10
    After the gate opens, continue into the next area and defeat another wave of Djinn.
  11. 11
    Keep moving until you reach the pool. Use the lever to fill it up and look at your reflection in the water. The reflection will help you turn the wheels to the left, triggering a scene in the middle of the pool.
  12. 12
    When Drake awakens, head down the hall, hugging the left wall to find the Statue of Gudea behind the second statue.
  13. 13
    Take the spiral staircase to the bottom to complete the chapter.
Tips
  • Enemies in this chapter burst into flame and teleport, so keep moving and be prepared for them to appear behind you.
  • Use heavy-duty weapons to defeat the Djinn effectively.
  • Pay attention to the reflection in the pool; it will guide you through the puzzle.

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