Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

In Egypt's expanding metro area, many of the neighbors are dead.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

This ancient mountain monastery welcomes all manner of faith in an effort to keep Christians in Syria.

Mysterious lost empire of the Silk Road.

The largest hewn stone in history.

Ruins of the Crusaders' headquarters.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A section of the long chain that blocked enemy ships from entering Constantinople.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

Despite being tiny and rural this Georgian airport looks like a sci-fi boondoggle.

Fortified homes of highland warriors that are still in use today.