Exploring The Atlantean Sword Cave - Conan The Barbarian Filming Location 1982 / 2023

Welcome To The Hyborian Age. For the last few years, I’ve been hunting down all the locations for Conan the Barbarian, filmed in 1982. The ‘Atlantean Sword’ Composed for this sequence by Basil Poledouris is the only true indication that this scene references Atlantis, a common theme in the Conan books, written by Robert E Howard. This Atlantean king (or noble) is a subtle nod to another Howard creation ‘Kull’ (the Conqueror) the King of Atlantis. The original owner of the Atlantean sword is not explicitly identified. The film does not provide any information about the sword’s history or its original owner. However, the discovery of the Atlantean sword is a pivotal moment in the film. It represents Conan’s transition from a life of captivity and hardship to becoming a powerful warrior on a quest for vengeance. Ultimately, the Atlantean sword sequence becomes a defining element of Conan’s character and his quest for vengeance, regardless of its original owner.