An ancient fortified mound raised over the millennia from settlements built one on top of the other.

Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.

A surreal monument depicting a five-armed giant supporting a toppling cylinder seal.

Rock-cut chamber at top of an outcroup, reached by a mountain stairway of forty steps.

Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.

The vertical-axis windmills of ancient Persia have been grinding flour for 1,000 years and counting.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."

This roadside monument commemorates the huge weapon built by an Ethiopian emperor's hostages.

Rusting railcars and locomotive equipment fill this Ethiopian train graveyard.

A ghostly mansion in the middle of downtown Tunis.

This gem of Moorish architecture is slowly disintegrating along the coast of this charming town.

Some believe this abandoned Brutalist masterpiece inspired George Lucas's Sandcrawler.

70 years of foreign military influence on the shores of Tripoli, Libya.

The abstract sandstone rock formations at this Algerian national park are rich with prehistoric art.

This restaurant sits within the walls of an 18th-century fortification that once defended the city’s old quarter.

At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

An abandoned film set location for a remote spaceport in a galaxy far, far away hides in the Tunisian desert.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.