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This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.

This restored landmark once guided airliners into Kai Tak, Hong Kong's infamously dangerous former airport.

This tiny island protects a number of rare bird species by only allowing visitors to set foot on the beach.

These sacred totem houses connect the Fatakulu people with the spirits of their ancestors.

The remains of a former colonial fort on a stretch of beach that is occasionally visited by crocodiles.

Iran's "Rose Garden Palace," built during 131 years of rule by Qajar kings, consists of 17 stunning structures.

A graveyard of old and rare planes that once were the glory of Persian aviation.

Ancient structures used to make and preserve ice in the deserts of Persia.

Long before air conditioning, Persian architects found an ingenious way to cool off.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.