The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

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

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

World's most expensive home.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

The future of roadside attractions is this sci-fi soda mecca that is home to a 66-foot tall neon pop bottle.

This elegant arc of a waterfall marks a religious turning point.