Cornwall, England
Lanyon Quoit
A neolithic dolmen that was rebuilt after collapsing during the 19th century.
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Cornwall, England
A neolithic dolmen that was rebuilt after collapsing during the 19th century.
Marazion, England
A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.
Madron, England
Legend says this ancient pagan site can cure all ailments.
Helston, England
Arthur, Merlin, and Guinevere are among the largest and oldest satellite dishes on the planet.
Botallack, Cornwall
These picturesque ruins crumble beautifully into the ocean.
Newlyn, England
A medieval quay that was the Mayflower's final port of call before sailing for America.
Brighton, England
Half-drowned wooden stumps and stone blocks are all that remain of a Victorian landing that was destroyed by storms.
Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.
Beruwala, Sri Lanka
This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.
Kandy, Sri Lanka
This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.
Luxor, Egypt
This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.
Abu AR Rish Qebli, Egypt
A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.
El-Montaza, Egypt
Located near Cairo's El Korba district, the abandoned mansion continues to inspire mystery and rumor throughout the city.
Luxor, Egypt
Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.
Nagoa Ash Shatb, Egypt
One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.
Aswan, Egypt
The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.
Ibsheway, Egypt
Egyptian treasure trove of fossils documenting the whale's transition from land mammal to sea creature.