Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

Israel

Ancient Nabatean city of the Negev desert, built along the incense route and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in June 2005.

The scene : The troupe's bus arrives at the foot of the Nabatean ruins for the opening of the film. The site then hosts "The Temple" and "The Crucifixion," as well as "This Jesus Must Die" and "Damned for All Time." It is the backdrop that appears most frequently on screen.

Israel

A network of nearly eight hundred bell-shaped cavities carved into the sandstone, open at the top by a light shaft and interconnected by underground passages. The site has since become the Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park.

The scene : Under the sandstone domes pierced by a skylight, the troupe performs "What's the Buzz?", "Strange Thing Mystifying" and "Everything's Alright". The same cave then serves as a prison for Jesus after his arrest.

Beit She'an, Israel

Roman theater building of ancient Scythopolis, carved with catacombs, one of the highlights of the archaeological site of Beit She'an.

The scene : In the stands of the ancient building, Pontius Pilate (Barry Dennen) judges and then condemns Jesus (Ted Neeley). The number "Superstar" is also filmed there.

Palestinian Territories

Fortress palace built by King Herod around 14 BC, located in the Judean desert; the archaeological site is now classified as a national park.

The scene : Herod's fortress serves as the setting for the numbers 'Then We Are Decided' and 'Trial Before Caiaphas.'

Palestinian Territories

Beach on the western shore of the Dead Sea, a salt lake nestled between Israel and Jordan.

The scene : On the shores of the Dead Sea, Josh Mostel as King Herod performs the number "King Herod's Song" surrounded by dancers.

Israel

The scene : The number "Pilate's Dream" was filmed at this site on the shores of the Dead Sea.

Israel

The scene : Desert canyon featured by IMDb among the filming locations of the film, with no scene identified by sources.