Resting place and mausoleum of the founder and first president of Turkey.

A monument completed by a Third Reich sculptor in 1935 in Ankara's central park encourages Turks to "be proud, work hard, and have trust."

This 7th-century monastery was sacked by Saladin.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

The oldest Egyptian obelisk still standing in its original site.

Charnel house at the foot of Mount Sinai.

Brightly painted boulders scattered throughout the Sinai Desert.

The deadliest diving spot in the world is also a stunning geological marvel.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

When the sun sets, the customers arrive—but they’re not human.

The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.

On the outskirts of Ipoh, this sprawling temple complex is home to one of the world's tallest pagodas.

This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

The burial grounds of a Chinese eunuch who served his way into the highest levels of Imperial government.

Where the Great Wall of China meets the sea.

Forgotten German bunkers in China create a sharp cultural contrast.

Enormous burial mounds of ancient emperors.

Although resembling a grand Buddhist temple, this structure is actually the largest mosque in China.

An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.

This temple located on a vertical drop of a rocky mountain houses relics from the Song Dynasty.

Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.