Adventure Films: Lost Civilisations

Description: An adventurer searches for a legendary golden sunburst in Peru, encountering the remnants of the Inca civilization and their hidden treasures.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Peru, providing authentic Inca ruins. It's also notable for being one of the first films to feature a character that inspired the look of Indiana Jones.

Description: Indiana Jones travels to India to retrieve a sacred stone, encountering a forgotten cult and their ancient practices. It's a quintessential adventure film with a lost civilisation twist.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a prequel to "Raiders of the Lost Ark." The infamous "chilled monkey brains" scene was inspired by a real dish.

Description: This film follows an explorer's quest to find the legendary El Dorado, a city of gold hidden deep in the Amazon jungle. It's a classic adventure tale with a touch of historical intrigue.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Brazil, providing authentic jungle scenes. It was also one of the first films to use animatronics for wildlife.

Description: While not strictly about a lost civilization, this sequel explores a second island where dinosaurs still roam, representing a world untouched by modern civilization.

Fact: The film features a scene where a T-Rex chases a trailer off a cliff, which was done with practical effects and miniatures.

Description: Set in the 1920s, this film revolves around the discovery of an ancient Egyptian tomb, unleashing a curse that brings the mummy back to life. It's a blend of adventure, horror, and lost civilisation themes.

Fact: The film's set for Hamunaptra was one of the largest ever built for a movie. Brendan Fraser performed many of his own stunts.

Description: Two con artists accidentally stow away on a ship to the New World, where they find themselves in the mythical city of El Dorado, a lost civilization of gold.

Fact: The film was DreamWorks' first animated feature to use a completely digital production pipeline. It features music by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Description: A linguist leads an expedition to find the mythical city of Atlantis, encountering ancient technology and a forgotten civilization beneath the sea.

Fact: The film was inspired by Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth." It was one of Disney's first attempts at a more mature animated feature.

Description: A science professor and his nephew discover a lost world beneath the Earth's surface, filled with prehistoric creatures and remnants of ancient civilizations.

Fact: The film was shot in 3D, making it one of the early films to capitalize on the 3D movie trend. It features a scene where the characters slide down a mountain, which was done with practical effects.

Description: In a city built to last 200 years, two teenagers discover the truth about their underground home and seek an escape to the forgotten world above. It's a unique take on a lost civilisation.

Fact: The film's setting was inspired by the real-life underground city of Derinkuyu in Turkey. The movie's production design was praised for its creativity.

Description: An adventurer and his team search for the legendary mines of King Solomon, encountering lost tribes and ancient treasures along the way.

Fact: The film was shot in Zimbabwe, providing authentic African landscapes. It was also one of the first films to use a computer-generated image for a scene involving a stampede.