Top 10 Adventure Films Set in Ancient Egypt

Description: This film centers on the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza, showcasing the engineering feats and the human cost of such monumental projects.

Fact: The film's sets were so accurate that they were used for educational purposes. The pyramid built for the movie was one of the largest sets ever constructed.

Description: This epic film by Cecil B. DeMille focuses on Moses' life, from his upbringing in Egypt to leading the Israelites out of slavery.

Fact: The film was shot in Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea scene remains one of the most famous special effects in cinema history.

Description: While more of a historical epic, this film captures the grandeur of Egypt through the life of Cleopatra, her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, and the political intrigue of the time.

Fact: It was one of the most expensive films ever made at the time, with lavish sets and costumes. Elizabeth Taylor's performance as Cleopatra is iconic.

Description: Although not exclusively set in Egypt, this sci-fi adventure involves an ancient Egyptian artifact that leads to a distant planet where the inhabitants worship an alien posing as the god Ra.

Fact: The film's concept was influenced by the real-life mystery of the pyramids and the idea of ancient astronauts. The Stargate device was designed to resemble the Egyptian sun disk.

Description: This film follows adventurer Rick O'Connell as he inadvertently awakens the ancient mummy of Imhotep, leading to a thrilling chase through Egypt's deserts and ruins.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Morocco to replicate the look of ancient Egypt. The character of Imhotep was inspired by real historical figures.

Description: This animated epic recounts the biblical story of Moses, from his childhood in the Egyptian royal court to his leadership in the Exodus.

Fact: DreamWorks Animation's first feature film, it was praised for its accurate portrayal of Egyptian architecture and culture. The film's soundtrack won an Academy Award.

Description: A prequel to "The Mummy Returns," this film tells the story of Mathayus, an Akkadian warrior who becomes the Scorpion King, battling against the evil Memnon in ancient Egypt.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his feature film debut with this movie. The film's setting was inspired by the historical figure of Scorpion I, a ruler of Upper Egypt.

Description: A modern adventure film where archaeologists uncover a lost pyramid in Egypt, only to face ancient curses and traps.

Fact: The film uses the concept of the "curse of the pharaohs" to create a horror-adventure atmosphere. The pyramid's design was inspired by real Egyptian architecture.

Description: A direct-to-video prequel to "The Scorpion King," it follows Mathayus' journey from a young warrior to the legendary Scorpion King, set in ancient Egypt.

Fact: This film explores the origins of Mathayus, providing a deeper backstory to the character introduced in the first film.

Description: Set during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten, this film explores themes of faith, power, and medicine through the eyes of a young Egyptian physician.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CinemaScope, enhancing the visual spectacle of ancient Egypt. It was also one of the first Hollywood films to be shot in Egypt.