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The ghostly remains of a gunpowder mill lost in 70 hectares of thick woods.

An unsettling painting of three faceless sisters that is surrounded by history and legend.

A derelict New Zealand-themed amusement park in Japan.

This art center located in a former hydroelectric plant uses native plants to create paper for kites, bags, jewelry, and more.

This active fish farm has opened and expanded its lands to become a multi-faceted tourist attraction.

Intricate metal sculpture that's half gothic cathedral, half construction equipment.

This modern arts center is built around a gem of late-Baroque architecture.

This ancient mountain monastery welcomes all manner of faith in an effort to keep Christians in Syria.

Crusader ruin with views over South Lebanon.

Idol made by King Jeroboam for the Israelites.

Saddle up to Israel's only cowboy-themed bar for a hearty (and kosher) steak.

Ghost Town in the Demilitarized Zone of the Golan Heights.

This ornate mosque is said to hold the remains of Muhammad's granddaughter beneath its dome of pure gold.

Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, this is one of the world's largest and oldest mosques.

Despite producing just a handful of movies, a brave and lyrical filmmaker has an entire museum dedicated to him.

Half of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's ashes were buried in Armenia.

Huge stairway leads to this massive gallery.

One man’s collection of photography books has transformed into a charming exhibition space.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

A museum dedicated to traditional Armenian clothing and their designer.

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

She asked for a potato cellar and over the next 23 years he gave her a network of holy caves.