What is the name of the ancient Egyptian protagonist in Assassin's Creed Origins?

Bayek of Siwa is the ancient Egyptian protagonist of Assassin's Creed Origins.

Bayek is a Medjay, a traditional protector and law enforcer, from the Siwa Oasis. The game follows his investigation into a conspiracy that threatens Egypt during the first century BCE. His personal story eventually connects with the formation of the Hidden Ones, the organization that becomes the historical precursor to the Assassin Brotherhood.

Assassin's Creed Origins was released in 2017 and depicts Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy XIII. It includes locations such as Alexandria, Memphis, Cyrene, and the Giza pyramid complex. The game combines archaeological landmarks with fictional characters and events.

Bayek is sometimes confused with Aya of Alexandria, his wife and an important playable character. Aya is central to the organization's creation, but Bayek is the primary protagonist named in the game's title-era campaign.