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

An abused and forgotten metropolis, abandoned for centuries.

This hunter-gatherer architecture is believed to be the oldest religious complex known.

A deadly ancient portal to the underworld.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

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

Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.

A well-restored ancient archaeology site gives a real feel for life during the Roman age.

An arresting arch punched straight through a mountain provides one of the most scenic spots, and challenging climbs, on the planet.

A historic Christian shrine nestled within a spectacular natural cave.

Translating as "The Jump of the Girlfriend," this stunning waterfall has a tragic legend behind it.

This beautifully verdant lagoon is tucked below a massive volcano in a crater atop a black pebble beach.

Blue-green pools and smooth stones comprise one of Spain’s most idyllic hidden wonders.

This abandoned, turn-of-the-century astronomy hub is now the subject of more photographs than it ever took.

An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.

The Gaudí-inspired building that was the start of Terrassenc modernism.

Remarkably intact Roman stone fortifications have encircled this Spanish city for centuries.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

This small and often-overlooked museum holds some of Spain's finest artistic treasures.

This "flat geyser" bubbles up out of the ground periodically like a disappearing river.

On La Gomera, "Silbadors" communicate in a 4,000-word language of whistles.

Its appearance in "Game of Thrones" may spur on the long-awaited restoration of this medieval shipyard.

This religious complex carved into a cliff is steeped in legends of miraculous stags and the Holy Grail.