Maya Artifact Adventure Films

Description: This film follows a group of explorers as they venture into the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula in search of a legendary Maya city rumored to be filled with gold. Their journey is fraught with danger, from treacherous terrain to rival treasure hunters.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Mexico, providing authentic backdrops for the adventure. It also features real Maya artifacts as props.

Description: While not directly about Maya artifacts, this film explores the supernatural elements of Haitian voodoo, which has parallels with Maya beliefs. An anthropologist delves into the mysteries of a drug used in voodoo rituals, leading to encounters with ancient powers.

Fact: Based on a book by Wade Davis, the film was inspired by real-life events and anthropological research.

Description: Although set in Egypt, the film's theme of ancient curses and treasure hunting mirrors the adventures one might find in Maya archaeology, making it a thematic fit for this list.

Fact: The film was a major success, spawning sequels and a spin-off TV series.

Description: While not strictly about Maya artifacts, this animated film follows two con artists who accidentally find themselves in the legendary city of gold, El Dorado, which has connections to Maya lore.

Fact: The film features voice acting by Kevin Kline and Kenneth Branagh, and its soundtrack includes music by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Description: Indiana Jones embarks on a quest for a crystal skull, which has ties to Maya mythology, leading him through South America in search of ancient secrets.

Fact: This was the fourth film in the Indiana Jones series, featuring a return of Harrison Ford as the iconic adventurer.

Description: A group of friends on vacation in Mexico stumble upon an ancient Maya archaeological site, leading to a horrifying adventure as they are trapped by a malevolent force guarding the ruins.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay, ensuring a faithful adaptation of the eerie atmosphere.

Description: This film, while focusing on the Amazon, explores themes of lost civilizations and the obsession with discovering ancient cities, akin to the quest for Maya artifacts.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, portrayed by Charlie Hunnam.

Description: In this modern adventure, a reclusive romance novelist is swept up in a real-life treasure hunt for a lost Maya city, blending humor with the thrill of discovery.

Fact: The film stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, bringing a light-hearted touch to the adventure genre.

Description: Although primarily focused on the fall of the Maya civilization, the film includes scenes of characters seeking out sacred objects and navigating through ancient ruins, embodying the spirit of adventure and survival.

Fact: Mel Gibson directed this film, which was shot in the Yucatec Maya language, making it one of the few mainstream films to do so.

Description: A documentary-style film that follows explorers in their search for the mythical city of El Dorado, which has connections to Maya legends.

Fact: The film uses real archaeological evidence and interviews with experts to provide an educational yet thrilling experience.