Ancient

One believer transformed a local curiosity into proof of Vikings on the Great Plains.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

A complex and beautiful system of rice terraces covers a million acres over the mountains.

The city-sized home palace of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers gives us a rare look into the lives of the epoch's rulers.

The engineering wonder and pleasure dome of a much-maligned emperor still holds undiscovered secrets.

Stone shrouds of Prince Liu Sheng and Princess Dou Wan of the Han Dynasty, created to preserve their flesh for eternity.

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

These Nubian pyramids are strange and unique, even by pyramid standards.

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

From carts to cars, this leftover Roman bridge in France has managed to survive for centuries.

Take a walk in a recreation of ancient Rome.

Naturally protected city carved from a rock face.

Large collection from the 3rd millennium BCE.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

Where hills of dirt conceal the burial ground of one of the most powerful ancient Native American societies.

Ruins of the Crusaders' headquarters.

Believed to have once stored either human remains or rice wine, thousands of mysterious stone jars lie in ruin.