A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

This collection of reclaimed landmines acts as both an exhibition of their deadly history and as a shelter for children affected by them.

A quick and simple solution to Cambodia's train woes.

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

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

Source for a sizable portion of Egypt's freshwater supply is more than an optical illusion.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

A small United Arab Emirates territory within an Omani enclave within the United Arab Emirates.

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

This ancient fortress in Iran was once the oldest and largest treasury in the world.

Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.

The first mosque in the world to receive electricity.

The place where World War I began.

A monument on the pavement marks the spot where two cultures that shaped Sarajevo come together.

This unique museum focuses on the Siege of Sarajevo through children's eyes.

A number of craters left by fatal mortar strikes have been filled with red resin to remember those lost during the Siege of Sarajevo.

This historic cemetery was inaccessible for several years due to dozens of land mines.

A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.

This museum preserves the hand-dug tunnel that kept Sarajevo afloat during the Serbian siege.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

This picturesque monastery at the base of a cliff is a peaceful oasis open to all visitors.

A field filled with carved medieval tombstones called stećak.

Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.

Nicknamed Kazakhstan's Grand Canyon, this natural wonder lies east of Almaty near the Chinese border.