Siwa is the ancient Egyptian oasis settlement where Assassin’s Creed Origins begins. The protagonist, Bayek of Siwa, serves as a Medjay and returns to the region as the game introduces his family, duties, and conflict with masked agents.
Siwa lies in Egypt’s Western Desert, far from the Nile Valley. Its oasis setting helps establish Bayek’s identity as a local protector and contrasts with later areas such as Alexandria, Memphis, and Cyrene. The game then expands into a large version of Ptolemaic Egypt, combining historical geography with fictional missions and characters.
Alexandria is one of Origins’ most important cities, but it is not Bayek’s starting settlement. Memphis and Thebes are also ancient Egyptian locations, yet they have different roles in the campaign. Origins is set during the first century BCE, under the rule of Cleopatra and amid the political struggle involving Ptolemy XIII.