Top 10 Action Films About Ancient Relics

Description: The iconic Indiana Jones embarks on his first cinematic adventure to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do. This film set the standard for action-adventure movies involving ancient artifacts.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark" but was changed to avoid confusion with the 1977 film "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."

Description: A sequel to "Romancing the Stone," where Joan Wilder and Jack Colton search for El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, filled with traps and treasures.

Fact: The film was shot in Mexico, and the crew had to deal with real-life dangers like snakes and scorpions on set.

Description: This film follows adventurer Rick O'Connell as he battles the resurrected mummy of Imhotep, who seeks to bring his lover back to life using ancient relics. It's a perfect blend of action, adventure, and supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1932 film of the same name, and the script was originally written for a more serious tone before being turned into an action-adventure.

Description: Set before the events of "The Mummy Returns," this film follows Mathayus, an Akkadian warrior, on his quest to overthrow an evil ruler and find the Eye of the Gods, an ancient relic.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's first starring role in a feature film.

Description: Dirk Pitt, a treasure hunter, searches for a lost Confederate ironclad ship in the Sahara Desert, uncovering a plot involving a deadly plague and ancient relics.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Clive Cussler, who was famously unhappy with the adaptation.

Description: Join Benjamin Franklin Gates on a quest to find a treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers, involving clues from the Declaration of Independence. It's a treasure hunt with historical depth and thrilling action.

Fact: The film's plot was inspired by a real-life treasure hunt for the lost treasure of the Knights Templar.

Description: Lara Croft sets out to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance, leading her to the mythical island of Yamatai and the search for an ancient relic known as the "Divine Source."

Fact: This film is a reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise, taking inspiration from the 2013 video game of the same name.

Description: Although more of a horror-thriller, it involves a museum curator's search for a missing relic that unleashes a creature on the museum's visitors.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Relic" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.

Description: Flynn Carsen, a bookish librarian, is recruited to find the Spear of Destiny, an ancient relic with immense power, before it falls into the wrong hands.

Fact: This TV movie led to a series of sequels and a spin-off series, showcasing the popularity of the concept.

Description: A group of adventurers seek a relic that can grant immortality, facing numerous challenges and ancient traps along the way.

Fact: This lesser-known film was shot in various exotic locations to enhance the authenticity of the adventure.