Luxor, Egypt
Colossi of Memnon
These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.
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Luxor, Egypt
These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.
Dandarah, Egypt
One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.
Nagoa Ash Shatb, Egypt
One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.
Aswan, Egypt
The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.
Nubia, Egypt
Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.
Jerusalem, Israel
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
East Jerusalem, Israel
Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.
East Jerusalem, Israel
An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.
Kiryat Tiv'on, Israel
A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.
Tiberias, Israel
The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.
Hamaam, Israel
An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.
Meridian, Mississippi
The simple gravesite of a Romany clan leader is dotted with offerings, including cans of her favorite drink, Crush orange soda.
Memphis, Tennessee
A Memphis park where you can walk the whole Mississippi River in one go.
Memphis, Tennessee
Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.
St. Louis, Missouri
The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.
Arlington, Virginia
The rogue roots are gradually consuming some of the historic marble grave markers.
Arlington, Virginia
The controversial urban planner who designed Washington, D.C., was buried in Maryland, and can presently be found in Virginia.
Arlington, Virginia
Soldiers were buried next to Lee's house in the center of Arlington Cemetery to dissuade the general from reclaiming his property after the war.
Arlington, Virginia
At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.
Washington, D.C.
There’s a hidden military meme engraved on the World War II Memorial.
Washington, D.C.
Those with a sharp eye can find the hidden image of a German Shepherd on the memorial's Mural Wall.
Washington, D.C.
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.