Kuwaq Yaku – Temple of Light Gate Puzzle (part 1)

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Start by rotating each pillar so the lower symbol matches the symbol on the round panel in the alcove beside it. So for the left pillar, you want to change the lower, front facing number (now a two) to macth the number in the alcove (zero).

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Use the wheel to rotate the left pillar once to the right so the "zero" symbol faces front.

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This matches the "zero" symbol in the alcove. Doing so extends a bridge to the alcove.

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Cross the bridge and press the golden tile in the alcove...

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...to reveal a decorated panel with more numbers. It shows Ix Chel's glyph on the left, with five stacked tiles: 8, 0, 0, 0, and a blank tile below. Then Chak Chel's glyph on the right, with five stacked tiles: 9, 1, blank, 5, blank.

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Return to the middle of the room.

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Then use the other wheel to rotate the right pillar once to the right so the symbol for "one" faces front, matching the "one" symbol in the alcove.

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This extends a bridge to the right alcove.

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Cross the bridge and press the golden tile in the alcove...

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...to reveal another panel with numbers. Again, we see Ix Chel on the left with the numbers 8, 0, 0, blank, blank; and Chak Chel on the right with the numbers 9, 1, 3, blank, blank. If we combine both sets of clues we almost have the whole picture.

Left side (top to bottom): 8, 0, 0, 0, ?. Right side (top to bottom): 9, 1, 3, 5, ?.

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As you return from the right alcove to the area with the wheels, the bridge crumbles, and you'll need to jump across the gap to get back safely.

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You'll see that a bridge has extended over the snake pit into the center alcove, and a third set of numbers has appeared on each pillar. If you enter the middle alcove...

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...and press the golden tile before rotating the pillars into the correct configuration...


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..., the floor collapses, and you'll need to run back to the start to avoid falling into the snake pit below.

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To make progress, you'll need to rotate the left pillar so the third number reads zero, as shown on the panels.

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Then rotate the right pillar so the third number reads three, again matching the clue from the panel.

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Now, when you enter the center alcove and press the golden tile...

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...the floor stays put, and the door rolls aside, revealing another door.

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