How to locate the Excavation Site and ‘missing brother’ in AC Mirage

Finding the Excavation Site is central to the “Find the Missing Brother” quest in Assassin’s Creed Mirage.

Part of a larger quest arc in the Abbasiyah district, upon finishing your preliminary investigation in the House of Wisdom, you’re told about a scholar that has disappeared, which means you’ll have to look for him.

The page below explains how to get there. Locate the Excavation Location Discover the following clues.

Where to find the excavation site in AC Mirage

As part of the “Find the Missing Brother” quest, you’ll given the following ‘Excavation Site Map’ to help you find the location you’re looking for.

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Excavation sites are located in Assassin’s Creed MirageYou can learn more about it here. Baghdad is located just to the southwest.. As per the map, you’ll want to exit the Abbasiyah district and go across the desert dunes until you reach an oasis.

After arriving on this tiny body of water you’ll notice a structure that you can climbIt also functions as a sync/fast-travel point. Then, continue heading southwest Excavate the site.

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Find the Missing Brother ‘Investigate the site’ chest locations

Once you’re at the Excavation Site, the quest objectives will change, and you’re asked to look for clues hidden in chests. There are three in the area, and they’ll have an orange highlight if you ping the map:

1. There’s one in the very center of the dig site. It’s placed on a wooden platform.
2. A similar guard can also be seen on the raised section in the back.
3. Third chest is located in southern corner. You’ll need to move the shelf to find the chest. In our case, it’s also the container that had the next clue (more on this later).

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  Chest Location 1.
  
  
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  Location of the chest 2.
  
  
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  Chest Location 3.
  
  
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This area is guarded by around a half dozen people. However, you can easily eliminate them with some assassinations. If ever you’re worried, you can talk to the mercenaries near the entrance. If you are spotted, they will fight for you if paid one Power Token.

The note that contains the clue states the person who is missing is located in Bimaristan which is again in Abbasiyah. Follow the trail to make sure that your next task is marked.

More information Assassin’s Creed Mirage guides, we have explainers on Mysterious Shards, Enigmas, Dervis’ Artifacts, and Lost Books. It is also possible to note the time it takes you to finish each level.