The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

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

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

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

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

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

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

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

While not Turkey's deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest.

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

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

The gravestone of an eccentric Connecticut doctor features dinosaur tracks and a pair of fossil tree casts.