Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownis a creative platformer that leverages Sargon’s parkour skills for puzzle-solving. A prime example of this gameplay unfolds in the Upper City, where your objective is to locate Anahita. During this quest, you encounter a room filled with clockwork gear andlion statues, presenting a challenging puzzle.
Initially, there appears to be no obvious solution, creating a sense of entrapment. However, upon closer inspection and connecting the dots, you realize that your weapons and movement abilities can be employed to crack this puzzle. If you find yourself still grappling with this challenge, here’sa comprehensive guide to assist you.

How to Get Past the Lion Statues in the Upper City
While searching for Anahita inthe Upper Citadel, players will encounter a platforming puzzle obstructing your way. You will see two lion statues, each gripping a lever and guarding an empty circle-shaped slot. To solve this puzzle,shoot your Chakram into the vacant slot, unlocking the elevator above.
Here’s the step-by-step process:
What to Expect on the Other Side of the Puzzle
As a mini-puzzle, the lion statues don’t conceal a major secret. After yousolve the puzzle, you will find a lever that unlocks a new shortcut. Next to it, you will see a tablet, The Invocation of the Simurgh, that reveals a part of the lore. After interacting with these items, you must continue along the path to the top and search for Anahita in the Upper Citadel.

