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The Mummy Returns (2001)
Where The Mummy Returns says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
An oasis that does not exist, filmed in Morocco, a quarry in Bedfordshire and a studio outside London
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Scenes and places
The Scorpion King's exile in Ahm Shere
A warrior known as the Scorpion King leads an army to conquer the world, is defeated, and is exiled to the desert of Ahm Shere. Dying, he offers Anubis his soul in return for the power to defeat his enemies.
Set in Ahm Shere desert (fictional) — The desert of Ahm Shere, where the defeated Scorpion King is exiled in 3067 B.C. It is a place invented for the film.
A desert that exists only in the film's legend; Morocco stands in for it.
Filmed at Erfoud, Morocco — Wikipedia names the desert near Erfoud as where principal photography began; it does not say which scene was shot there. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The 1933 dig in Egypt
Rick and Evelyn O'Connell explore ancient ruins with their young son Alex. They find the Bracelet of Anubis.
Set in Ancient ruins in Egypt (1933) — Ruins in Egypt where the O'Connells dig in 1933; the exact site is not named in the plot summary.
A real Bedfordshire quarry plays the Egyptian dig.
Filmed at Heath and Reach quarry, Bedfordshire, England — German and Italian Wikipedia name this disused quarry for the Hamunaptra dig scenes. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The O'Connell home outside London
Back in London, Alex plays with the bracelet and it locks onto his wrist. It shows him visions that lead to Ahm Shere, while the family fits back into home life.
Set in O'Connell house, outside London — The family home in England. The film does not name the exact place.
A country house outside London used as a film location.
Filmed at Mentmore Towers, Buckinghamshire, England — French and English Wikipedia list Mentmore Towers as a filming location; neither says which scene was shot there. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The British Museum
Evelyn is kidnapped, and Rick and Alex work out that the cult's leader is the museum curator. They set out to rescue her.
Set in British Museum, London — The museum where curator Baltus Hafez works. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The world's famous London museum; its stone front here is a university building.
Filmed at University College London (front of the museum) — German and Italian Wikipedia say this university served as the British Museum's front in the film. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at British Museum, London — English Wikipedia also lists filming at the British Museum itself. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The double-decker bus chase
Jonathan turns up driving a double-decker bus. Rick, Evelyn's brother and Alex race through London with mummies on their trail.
Set in London streets — The streets of London in 1933, where the chase takes place.
One of London's best known bridges, closed for the shoot.
Filmed at Tower Bridge, London — German Wikipedia says Tower Bridge was closed to traffic for the bus chase. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Cairo
The family travels on towards Egypt.
Set in Cairo — Egypt's capital. German Wikipedia says Cairo and large parts of London were computer animated. Order in the film approximate. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Egypt's capital, drawn by computer for this film.
The desert railway
The family heads into the desert on the trail of the cult.
Set in Desert railway, Egypt — A railway running through the desert; the film's route is not named.
A rose-red rock city in Jordan.
Filmed at Petra, Jordan — Italian Wikipedia names Petra for the railway scenes; English Wikipedia says second-unit work was done at the gorges of Petra. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The oasis of Ahm Shere
At the edge of the oasis, the cult is pursued. The O'Connells and their allies are attacked by pygmy mummies.
Set in Oasis of Ahm Shere (fictional) — The lost oasis, an invented place.
A hidden oasis that exists only in the story.
Filmed at Erfoud and Ouarzazate, Morocco — Wikipedia names Erfoud and Ouarzazate as Moroccan filming areas; no scene is specified. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The pyramid and temple of Ahm Shere
Inside the pyramid, the sides gather for the final fight over the oasis.
Set in Pyramid and temple of Ahm Shere (fictional) — A golden pyramid and temples inside the oasis. Built as sets.
Sets for pyramids and temples built at an English film studio.
Filmed at Shepperton Studios, England — English Wikipedia says the production moved to Shepperton Studios, where sets for ancient pyramids and temples were constructed. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Old Royal Naval College, London — Scene not specified Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Pinewood Studios, England — Studio interiors Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- Rick O'Connell — A treasure hunter and former Legionnaire.
- Evelyn O'Connell — Rick's wife.
- Alex O'Connell — Rick and Evelyn's son.
Questions answered on the map
- Which London landmarks are in The Mummy Returns?