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

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

Slum Settlement Filled With Mountains of Garbage.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

A room in New York City that contains 250 cubic yards of dirt.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

One of the most ethnically diverse spots on the planet.

The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.

Home of the "true" equator.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

This Soviet-era athletic and recreation facility is the highest ice skating rink in the world.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

Light still pours into the ruins of this ancient Islamic observatory.

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.

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.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.