This film studio and amusement park is considered one of the greatest filming locations in China.

Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.

The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.

This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.

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.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

Step into the world of one of Turkey's most popular television series for a virtual trip through Ottoman Empire history.

Take respite inside this jaw-dropping church while climbing the volcano where Georgia's Prometheus was once chained.

Abandoned museum from the last days of Soviet domination, with a unique Brutalist design.

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.

Rock-hewn monastery complex with hundreds of cave structures tucked away into the mountainside.

These "50 Fortresses" have been unearthed in the ancient oasis of Khwarezm.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

An airplane wing is a roadside art installation and monument on a remote stretch of highway.