Mystical Films with Ancient City Maps

Description: This adventure film follows a group of explorers using an ancient map to find the lost city of gold, El Dorado, in the South American jungle.

Fact: The film was shot in Peru, providing an authentic setting for the quest for the legendary city.

Description: Indiana Jones uses an ancient map to locate the Holy Grail, leading him through various historical sites and into the heart of an ancient city.

Fact: The film features a real-life map of the catacombs under Venice, and the Grail diary used by Indy was designed to look like a real historical artifact.

Description: This adventure film features a map to the lost city of Hamunaptra, where the mummy of Imhotep is buried. The map plays a crucial role in the narrative, guiding the characters to their destiny.

Fact: The film was a box office success, leading to two sequels and a spin-off TV series. The map used in the film was inspired by real Egyptian cartography.

Description: While not directly about ancient city maps, the film revolves around a treasure hunt based on clues hidden in historical documents and maps, leading to the discovery of ancient secrets.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life treasure hunters and includes references to historical figures like Benjamin Franklin. The sequel, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," further explores this theme.

Description: Although not directly about ancient cities, the film involves a quest for the Holy Grail, which is hidden through clues in art and architecture, essentially creating a map of historical significance.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in France and the UK, including the Louvre Museum, which plays a central role in the plot.

Description: This film follows the real-life expedition of British explorer Percy Fawcett into the Amazon jungle in search of an ancient city he called "Z." The map he uses is central to the plot, symbolizing the allure and danger of the unknown.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Colombia, providing an authentic backdrop to the story. It was also the last film role for Charlie Hunnam before he took a break from acting.

Description: This documentary film explores the myth of El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, using historical maps and narratives to guide the viewer through the quest.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use color footage in a documentary format, enhancing the visual appeal of the ancient maps.

Description: The film follows a librarian who uses ancient maps and artifacts to locate the lost Spear of Destiny, hidden in an ancient city.

Fact: The film spawned a franchise with two sequels, all focusing on the retrieval of mythical artifacts.

Description: This animated film tells the story of a young boy in ancient Ireland who discovers a magical book with maps to otherworldly places, including a mystical city.

Fact: The film's art style is inspired by the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript from the 9th century.

Description: While not about ancient cities, this film uses the metaphor of maps to explore the dark side of Hollywood, with characters navigating their own personal "maps" to fame and fortune.

Fact: The film won the Best Actress award for Julianne Moore at the Cannes Film Festival.