Israel's premiere solar energy research facility provides energy to nomads.

The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

This clock is an architectural flourish that stands out as a landmark among a unique Israeli German community.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

Giant stone letters dedicated to the founder of Armenia's alphabet.

Destruction from Armenia's 1988 earthquake inspired an artist's sculptures of scrap metal.

A superb spot to appreciate the traditional boats of the Indian Ocean.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.

Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.

A massive collection of petroglyphs dating back some 40,000 years.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

In Old Goa, the former residence of the archbishop now houses a permanent exhibition.

This 16th-century hilltop chapel is one of the oldest churches in Old Goa.

This cemetery in Velha Goa was once the site of several historical religious buildings.

This chapel was built by Afonso de Albuquerque in 1510 to commemorate his entry into the city of Goa on St. Catherine’s Day.

A tribute to the area's namesake and King Edward VII.

One of the few surviving gates into Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India.

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

A centuries-old shrine where Indians pray for U.S. visas.

In Mumbai, a bright blue synagogue is the largest one for the Baghdadi Jewish community in Asia.