The 18th-century home was disassembled into 253 cases and brought all the way from the other side of the world.

Unusual finds in this shrine to local law enforcement include a 19th-century vampire-slaying kit.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

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

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

Balanced on four stone pillars, this historic tower was the site of a tragic political assassination.

Remnants of successive wars and Muslim colonialism in the 11th century.

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

This ancient city—home to nine civilizations—is soon to be buried under 200 feet of water.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.

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

A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall.

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

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

The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.