The Mummy Returns Setting is Egypt, a country in North Africa. It is known for its ancient civilization and monuments, such as the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings. Egypt has a long history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to at least 10, 000 BC. It is also home to the world's oldest known literature, the Pyramid Texts. The Mummy Returns takes place in this ancient land, where the protagonists must battle an ancient evil.