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Next to a newer mosque in Khujand’s main square lies the city’s oldest mosque, whose interiors are spectacularly intricate.

A bustling bazaar with an elaborate facade in Central Asia’s underrated capital.

The remains of an ancient city-state along the Silk Road.

According to myth, there's a bloody explanation for the beautiful bright red color of this rock formation set amidst alpine vegetation.

Built entirely of interlocking pieces, construction of this Chinese Muslim house of worship required zero nails.

These oldest of these "embroidered stones" were carved 4,000 years ago in a high mountain valley.

A stunning blue-green lake located in the Terskey Alatau mountain range.

Extremely isolated Silk Road caravanserai in the middle of nowhere.

Ancient site of Mongolian Shamanism located near a road leading out of Ulaanbaatar.

Buddhist pilgrims journey to this sacred rock to leave offerings and have their wishes granted.

Established hundreds of years ago, Gandan remains the premier Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar.

People have been scribbling on this massive chunk of granite for more than 1,500 years.

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

Dinosaur eggs were first discovered at these fiery red cliffs.

This spiritual landmark for practicers of Shamanism is drenched in milk and vodka and covered in blue scarves.

The oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia has survived centuries of invasions, political shifts, and religious purges.

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

The grassy landscape is home to the world's last truly wild horses.

A giant chameleon, with a fascinating purpose.

The 100-foot-tall (30-meter) bronze statue was built to recognize the world's only documented all-female army.

A monument to the more than one million enslaved Africans deported from the port of Ouidah.

Dozens of snakes are housed and worshipped within the walls of this Vodun temple.

The unique building practices of the Batammariba reflect the community's deep reverence for and connection to the earth.

The Voodoo Superstore of the world.