Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.

These post boxes from a bygone era have been the source of controversy and debate.

The last street gas lamps in Hong Kong.

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.

A half-century-old handmade dim sum joint opens daily at 3:00 a.m.

Magnificent Roman ruins lie vulnerable to destruction on the edge of the Mediterranean.

This triumphal arch is the only fully standing structure that remains from Roman-era Oea.

A fortress-like granary that has been continually in use for more than nine centuries.

A beautiful oasis town dating back to the Roman period still serves as reprieve from the brutal summer sun in Libya.

This dizzying span over the ancient Algerian city was once the highest suspension bridge in the world.

This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.

This former cathedral is now a bustling library packed with students and pigeons.

An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

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

A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

The hidden jewel of Disneyland: a members only playground for the Disney elite.

A miniature view of the park, caught in time.