When I first arrived in Gerudo Town during my Tears of the Kingdom adventure, the eerie sand shroud and Gibdo infestations made it clear why most residents had retreated underground. Descending into the shelter, I met Rotana - a passionate scholar obsessed with ancient Gerudo stelae. She showed me two fragmented monuments near her makeshift study area but confessed four more were hidden somewhere in the labyrinthine shelter. As a seasoned explorer, I immediately volunteered to document these mysterious artifacts. Little did I know this would become one of the most rewarding archaeology puzzles in Hyrule!

How To Begin Your Monument Hunt

Rotana's stationed in the shelter's back-left corner, surrounded by luggage and blankets 📦. Talking to her kicks off "The Heroines' Secret" quest where she explains the stelae contain lost Gerudo history. She'll specifically request photos of all four missing monuments - a perfect job for the Sheikah Slate's camera rune! Pro tip: Stock up on bomb flowers before starting; you'll need them later!

Monument Locations Decoded

Classroom Alignment Challenge

Head left from Rotana past the Goddess Statue into the Vai/Voe classroom. Spot the rectangular statue near the entrance? Walk around to its opposite side and you'll see fragmented text. The trick is aligning both pieces visually before snapping your photo:

• Position Link laterally until inscriptions connect

• Wait for the camera's auto-focus confirmation

• Capture when the fragments form one coherent stela

Ultrahand Assembly Required

Exit right into the adjacent chamber where another partial stela sits near sand piles. Activate Ultrahand to spot a buried fragment shimmering in the debris. Here's my assembly method:

1. Extract the buried piece (it's smaller than expected!)

2. Rotate it to match the monument's grooves

3. Connect both sections seamlessly

4. Photograph the restored artifact

Jailbreak Archaeology

The trickiest monument hides in the guarded jail. Instead of confronting guards, enter the left storeroom:

• Smash/Move two white pots bottom-left

• Crouch through the revealed gap

• Use Ascend ability through the ceiling

• You'll emerge inside the cell!

The intact stela gleams opposite the prisoner. Snap quickly before guards notice!

Rubble Revelation

Past Rotana's initial stelae, turn left to find a suspicious rubble pile:

💥 Demolition Options 💥

Method	Effectiveness
Bomb Flower	Instant clearance
Rock-fused weapon	3-5 strikes needed
Yunobo charge	Overkill but fun!

The exposed monument photographs beautifully against the shelter's stonework.

People Also Ask

What lore do these stelae reveal?

Rotana deciphers them as chronicles of the Seven Heroines - ancient Gerudo warriors who protected the desert. Each stone adds details about their combat styles and sacred relics.

Can I complete this quest before fixing the sand shroud?

Absolutely! The shelter remains accessible regardless of main story progress, making this perfect for early-game rupee farming 💰.

Why 100 rupees as reward?

While modest, it matches Gerudo's economic collapse during the crisis. The real treasure is Rotana's historical insights deepening Gerudo culture lore!

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Do I need camera upgrades for this quest?

Nope! Basic camera functionality works perfectly. Just ensure you've unlocked the rune during the tutorial.

❓ What if I accidentally break a stela fragment?

Don't panic! Fragments respawn after blood moon cycles. I once smashed one testing weapon fusions - it reappeared next lunar cycle!

❓ Can I revisit the photos later?

Yes! All quest photos save in the Adventure Log's gallery section. Super useful for Gerudo history enthusiasts!

❓ Why can't I enter the jail normally?

Guards restrict access due to "ongoing investigations." My stealthy storeroom method bypasses this perfectly!

Return to Rotana after photographing all four stelae for your well-earned rupees and fascinating historical revelations. Happy monument hunting, fellow explorers! 🔍