4 Famous Archeological Sites That Appeared in Major Films

For decades, films have relied on computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create fantastical foreign landscapes.

But there are still occasions when Hollywood goes for the real deal. When ancient temples or ruins appear in films, scholars describe the setting as real places, meaning they exist as seen on TV.

Real places have led to film-inspired tourism, in which travelers take off to see on-screen favorites in real life. Here are four historical locations tourists can see for themselves.

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