Athens, Greece
Theatre of Dionysus
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
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Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Athens, Greece
The ruins of an ancient fortification wall sit in front of and underneath this boutique hotel.
Luxor, Egypt
Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.
Luxor, Egypt
These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.
Nagoa Ash Shatb, Egypt
One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.
Nubia, Egypt
Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.
Aswan, Egypt
The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.
Badrshein, Egypt
This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.
Lalitpur, Nepal
This restaurant preserves and serves lesser-known and regional Nepali food.
Changunarayan, Nepal
Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.
Bhaktapur, Nepal
Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.
Bhaktapur, Nepal
The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.
Kathmandu, Nepal
A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.
Kathmandu, Nepal
One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.
Paro, Bhutan
The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.
Thimphu, Bhutan
Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.
Thimphu, Bhutan
This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.
Paro, Bhutan
This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.
Thimphu, Bhutan
This garden is very fertile.