Thaton District, Myanmar
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
A precariously perched golden rock defies gravity and brings pilgrims from across Myanmar.
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Thaton District, Myanmar
A precariously perched golden rock defies gravity and brings pilgrims from across Myanmar.
Yangon, Myanmar
This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.
Bago, Myanmar
The second largest reclining Buddha in the world got "lost" for over 120 years.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Petra District, Jordan
A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Kayadere, Turkey
Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.
Palmyra, Syria
Mysterious lost empire of the Silk Road.
Hama, Syria
Only a handful of these gorgeous historic waterwheels remain but even those are in danger from local unrest.