Places BryanKnight Wants to Go

An architectural relic that survived the hands of time.

Initially meant to immortalize the valor of the colonizer, this monument is now a symbol of Mauritanian resistance.

On a secluded beach is one of the few shipwrecks left on the shores of Mauritania.

This fortified sand barrier dividing a contested territory is the longest minefield in the world.

The quaint gallery displays works by artists from all across Mauritania.

Thousands of colorful pirogues showcase ingenious craftsmanship at the largest fishermen port in Nouakchott.

The beehive-like buildings of this abandoned resort reside near the border of Mauritania and Senegal.

This remarkably well-preserved mosque stands amid an 11th-century caravansary.

Five ancient libraries, little changed for centuries, preserve a medieval archive of Quranic lore and civic documents

A geological bull's-eye visible from outer space.

The school produces some of Africa's most talented acrobats and contortionists.

This small building is a living testament to the remoteness and warmth of the town that it represents.

Muammar Gaddafi's well-intentioned investment in his favorite city turned out to be a nightmare.

Annual rush for a sacred desert lake's fish stock.

One of Western Africa's oldest mosques, this Timbuktu icon has stood for nearly 700 years.

The most important and best preserved remnant of West Africa's powerful Songhai Empire.

Ancient Manuscripts showcase the civilization of West Africans during the Middle Ages.

These homes carved into the mountains seem to defy the laws of nature.

The central mosque of this Mali town is entirely built from mud.

A seemingly desolate park that belongs to two countries actually supports all kinds of wildlife.

A rustic place to spend the night, complete with amazing quiver trees and outsider art.

A rare cluster of alien-like plants grows along a dusty highway.

The ruins of this mining boom town stand like skeletal reminders of the settlement's dark history.

The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.