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

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Kakadu National Park is known for its stunning beauty and its rock art, which represents the longest historical records of any continuous civilization on Earth.

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.

Thought to be the only herd of feral horses in Africa and one of the most isolated populations in the world.

The largest game reserve in Africa is home to thousands of species but refuses to house humans.

This controversial museum includes such detested exhibits as a chocolate suicide bomber and fecal-smelling digestion machine.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

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.

This arch granting triumphal entrance into Antalya was designed to honor the emperor's visit.

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

Roman ruins, natural methane fires and a lovely beach.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

A mysterious ancient cemetery with Roman sarcophagi and Lycian inscriptions.

Hidden just under the waters around this Turkish island are the ruins of a once great city.

A giant poultry statue immortalizes one of Alaska's more humorous town names.

At this ancient settlement at the foot of Mount Babadağ, honeycomb tombs are carved into a round cliff.

Where cemeteries are carved into the side of cliffs and infants are buried in the hollows of trees.

The unique funeral practices of the Toraja can be seen here with graves carved into caves and hung off cliffs.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

The world's largest dark sky preserve is a Canadian park established to preserve the country's last wood bison.