Let’s set out together on a warm, wonder-filled journey across time. You’ll explore a mist-covered map, clear the path, gather resources, and restore a brand-new museum exposition—step by step, find by find.
New to archaeological expeditions? You can find all the details about them here.
Where we’re going
On this route we’ll pause to admire Ethiopia’s extraordinary stone architecture. These sanctuaries weren’t simply built, they were carved straight from living rock. That’s why you won’t see pronounced masonry courses here: walls read as smooth planes. The primary material is red volcanic tuff with a soft rosy hue; decoration tends to be minimalist—geometric, restrained, and reverent.
What’s a tukul?
A tukul is a traditional Ethiopian dwelling: a round house with a high conical thatched roof. Two features stand out: the circular plan that naturally keeps interiors cool and sociable, and the steep, umbrella-like roof that sheds rain quickly while creating generous shade.
What’s new
More rewards in the Valuable Finds activity!
Before: You play the expedition, collect valuable finds, and receive milestone rewards plus the main reward—a unique building.
Now: We’ve added new stages that unlock after you obtain the main reward in this activity. Continue collecting valuable finds to earn extra milestone rewards and upgrade the main reward. Once upgraded, your main reward grants even better bonuses (details in the Rewards section below).
How it works
1. Play the expedition as usual and collect valuable finds.
2. Hit milestones to receive intermediate rewards and, ultimately, the main reward.
3. Keep going after getting the main reward: keep collecting valuable finds.
4. Reach additional milestones to get more intermediate rewards and an upgrade to the main reward.
In total, there are two extra post-main stages. With them, the main reward can be upgraded to Level 3 (Level 1 = base, plus 2 upgrade levels).
Apply the upgrade the standard way: build the main reward in your city and tap the arrow icon above it to upgrade.
New exposition: Medieval Ethiopia
The exhibits of the Ethiopian exposition are: Basket with pattern, Shield of an Ethiopian warrior, Krar, Jebena, Horse blanket with Ethiopian ornament, Traditional Ethiopian outfit, Rock church.
Restore all seven to complete the collection and bring this striking era to life in your city’s Archaeological Museum.
After you fully restore the exhibition, be sure to place it in one of the museum rooms straight away for additional limited-time bonuses! Bonuses include main game coins, main game energy, lucky cards, and seasonal currency. You can collect them from the Archaeological Museum every 24 hours for 16 days.
Complete all seven before the expedition ends to earn a bonus trophy (details in Rewards below).
Your gift
This is the final gift of the Gift Hunt activity! Claim it here.
Side activities
To keep the road to the main goal fun and rewarding, look out for these activities during the event:
Always-on for the whole event
- Philatelists’ competition (duels): compete in hour-long duels.
- Gift race: collect gift boxes on the expedition field for prizes.
- Gold hunt: open wooden boxes on the field, gather golden cups, and earn rewards.
- Shards accumulation: complete a task and receive prizes after the expedition ends.
Limited-time activities
1) Club Boom
This is a side activity allowing you to earn more excavation points. Just play the expedition as usual and spend expedition energy. Each 1000 units of expedition energy you spend will bring you excavation points and help your club reach higher goals.
- Launch 1: February 20 to 21, duration: 24 hours.
- Launch 2: February 25 to 26, duration: 24 hours.
2) Gift-Giving Party
It is a side activity that allows you to get rewards for spending expedition energy. Play the expedition as usual and spend energy there. This earns you party tickets, which you can use in the Gift-Giving Party activity window to get great rewards!
Duration: February 23 to 25 (2 days).
Dedicated sale: unique buildings from past expeditions
Throughout this launch, you’ll see a sale of unique buildings from previous expeditions—a perfect chance to expand your themed collections at a great discount.
Please note: only unique buildings participate in this sale. Therefore, you’ll see only the buildings you don’t already own in the sale window.
Rewards
Golden Ethiopian vessel: available for completing the whole Ethiopian exposition before the expedition ends
1-3 SB, 1-3 baubles/daffodils every 24 hours for 16 days
Traditional Ethiopian house: available as part of the club rating reward
3600 coins, 2-5 baubles/daffodils every 22 hours
Rock-hewn church: available for collecting valuable finds
Level 1: 5000 coins, 1 useful item, 3-4 glass baubles/daffodils every 22 hours
Level 2: 10 000 coins, 1-2 useful items, 3-5 glass baubles/daffodils every 22 hours
Level 3: 15 000 coins, 1-2 useful items, 15 chefcoins, 4-6 glass baubles/daffodils every 22 hours
Tips for a glowing expedition
- Play in short sessions a few times a day: your energy regenerates steadily, so pop in, make progress, and come back for another burst.
- Chase synergies: doing tasks also feeds side activities (duels, races, gift party), multiplying your rewards as you go.
- Finish the exhibition early: doing so ensures you’ll receive the bonus trophy; it’s only granted if all seven exhibits are restored before the expedition ends.
Let’s carve out some history together!
