filming locations raiders of the lost ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), directed by Steven Spielberg, was filmed in various locations across the globe to capture its adventurous and exotic settings. Here are some of the key filming locations: United States: Elstree Studios, England (UK) Most of the interior scenes (including the Well of Souls and the map room) were shot at Elstree Studios near London. La Rochelle, France The submarine pen scenes were filmed here. Hawaii, USA (Kauai) The opening jungle scenes (South America) were shot in the Huleia National Wildlife Refuge. The famous boulder chase was filmed here. Tunisia Used for many of the Egyptian and Middle Eastern scenes: - Kairouan The streets of Cairo. - Sousse The bar where Indy fights the swordsman (the "shooting the swordsman" scene). - Nefta & Matmata The desert scenes and the exterior of the Well of Souls. - Tozeur The marketplace and other Cairo exteriors. Guatemala Some aerial shots of the jungle were filmed here. Other Notable Locations: University of the Pacific (Stockton, California) Used for the exterior shots of Marshall College (Indy's university). Denali National Park, Alaska (for opening credits) The Paramount mountain logo transition was filmed here. The film's production cleverly combined real-world locations with studio sets to create its iconic adventure aesthetic. Would you like details on a specific scene?