Modern Archaeology

The Secret World mission information

Mission type	Item mission (repeatable)
Starting zone	The Scorched Desertmore
How to start	Research notes, north of The Way to Aten resurrection point
Where in zone	875.6 1015.7 y 84.5 3090

Just down the hill from the Research Notes is the Burned Cultist that begins Ruined.

"The research notes detail an artifact the archaeology team were looking for before being ousted by scorpions, mummies and cultists. They also left behind a tool specifically tuned to detect its occult signature."

Steps

Tier 1

The Secret World (Illuminati) S2.030 - Modern Archeology & Ruined

Modern Archaeology is acquired near the beginning and completed near the end

"According to the notes, the Parabolic Resonance Occult Detector can be used to pinpoint any occult signatures in a particular area. Using the device correctly could therefore lead to the artifact the researchers were looking for. Once you have found the spot, use the shovel to dig up the item."

1. Pick up the P.R.O.D. and shovel.
2. Use the P.R.O.D. to find the artifact. It can be planted and picked up again indefinitely.
   • When you plant the P.R.O.D., glowing white semicircles radiate from it, signifying sound waves showing the direction you need to go.
   • Use the shovel when you think you are at the correct spot.
   • The location for the artifact is “random”, found spots are
     • Roughly at 792.4 906.6 y 51.6 3090
     • Roughly at 795.6 1022.7 y 66.3 3090
3. Bring the artifact to Arun Singh.
   • Target/click Arun Singh.

Rewards

• 8330 , 1 . 94,650 XP.