The Archaeology Behind the Scenes of Indiana Jones

Since the first Indiana Jones film was released in theaters in 1981, many aspiring archaeologists have begun to view this science from a different perspective. Already in the 1970s, various "alternatives" about history and archaeology spread, and names like Atlantis or Tiwanaku became known to the general public and were often the subject of speculation and fantasies of all kinds, including in the Hollywood film industry. Nevertheless, even if it belongs to the realm of fantasy, Indiana Jones remains the absolute favorite among heroes, motivating and inspiring generations to embrace the discipline of archaeology, both then and now. The legends and artifacts of the past that appear in the Indiana Jones films are not historically verified in the form presented, making the film series both a blessing and a curse for research: Archaeology is now considered an interesting field. Those who are inspired by Indiana Jones to explore the topic will also want to learn about the real stories behind the film. In each adventure of the American scientist, there is indeed a grain of truth.