Kuwaq Yaku – The Forge DLC
Side Mission: Echoes of the Past (part 1)

After speaking with the first two NPCs involved in the mission, Pilar and Diego, as described in the main walkthrough, Lara needs to investigate two areas marked on the map. The first 'X' is north-northeast of the village.

To get there, exit Diego's place and turn left (north). Head up the steps, then to the right...

...between the back entrance to the MARKET and the temple to the north.

NOTE: You may want to stop at the MARKET to buy and sell goods before setting out. In any case, be sure to use or sell some hides and exotic hides to make space in your inventory, since you'll be fighting a pack of wolves shortly.

Follow the muddy road east to the Kuwaq Yaku Ruins Base Camp.

Head up the stairs beyond the camp.

At the top is a wide stone landing. The HUNTING GROUNDS are below on the right. To reach the marker, follow the path to the left as it curves around to the northeast.

When you come to the pool, look for a circular door on the right. Enter the ruins here.

It's possible to swing across the gap to the far ledge, but there's no way to get through the bars there. This is the exit; you'll return this way later. For now, drop down and use your axe to break through the crumbling wall on the left.

Follow the tunnel past a pool of lava to a dead-end.

Gather some resources here then squeeze through the narrow gap on the right.

As Lara moves into the next area, she spots a sarcophagus ahead. Loot the resource container on the right, then step out onto the ledge nearest the sarcophagus.