In the Hollywood blockbuster Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark, archaeology is portrayed as a perilous adventure filled with enemies and confrontation at every turn. The main protagonist and archaeologist, Indiana Jones is a swashbuckling scientist who is constantly hunting and securing priceless objects and artifacts. The opening scene of the film is clear evidence of archaeology being depicted as a hazardous occupation. For example, one of the men with Dr. Jones (Indy) attempts to attack him with a pistol while Jones’s back is turned. This is not the only betrayal Indiana Jones would end up facing. He was also betrayed later when the greed of another man from his exploration group attempts to flee with the treasure that Indy had previously