Kairouan is a landmark in Kairouan, Kairouan Governorate, Tunisia, and a filming location for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Kairouan, Kairouan Governorate, Tunisia
Verified facts
- Located in Kairouan, Kairouan Governorate
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11428, SRC-11426 - Appeared in Raiders of the Lost Ark (movie, 1981)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11428, SRC-11426 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11428, SRC-12256, SRC-13196 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1988)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11428, SRC-12256, SRC-12537
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11426 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/r/Raiders-Of-The-Lost-Ark.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11428 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kairouan (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12256 — https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Kairouan (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12537 — Everything Everywhere – UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tunisia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13196 — WorldAtlas — UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Tunisia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Raiders of the Lost Ark filmed?
Kairouan, in Kairouan, Kairouan Governorate, is a real-world filming location used for Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Where is Kairouan located?
Kairouan is located in Kairouan, Kairouan Governorate.