Where Stoddart and Connolly suffered in the infamous Bug Pit.

Prowl through this sprawling bazaar under a massive Soviet-era dome for delicious eats.

Looking for a unifying history, Uzbekistan finds its answer in a 14th Century Turco-Mongol conqueror... despite the fact he wasn't Uzbek.

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

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.

An 18-meter-long sarcophagus of a constantly growing dead prophet.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

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

The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.

Light still pours into the ruins of this ancient Islamic observatory.

The place that allegedly inspired James Hilton's depiction of Shangri-La.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

Known as the most dangerous bridge in the world, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge is only one of many precarious rope bridges in Northern Pakistan.

These stairs were built to accommodate royals mounted on elephants.

The world's second largest salt mine, said to have been discovered by Alexander the Great's horse.

Space-age minarets towering over Islamabad.

Tibetan-influenced mountain fortress in Northern Pakistan.

Just in case you need some cold cash at the top of the world.

Unrefined, uneven, and unstable—this is the real McCoy of Pakistani suspension bridges.

A perfectly restored 17th-century hammam in the heart of Lahore.

Time and local lore colluded to turn this fear-defeating Buddha into a man-eating demon.

The history of the oldest fort in Baltistan is steeped in familial rivalry and gruesome deaths.

These boulders bear testimony to thousands of years of cultural exchange along this trading route.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.