This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

A naturally beautiful, seemingly bottomless deep blue spring.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

An unfinished tomb carved into a giant boulder in the Arabian Desert.

More than 100 monumental tombs carved into rock are preserved at this ancient Nabataean site in the Arabian Desert.

Once a major stop on the Hejaz Railway, this desert station (complete with steam locomotive) has been abandoned for decades.

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

The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

A century-old stone hermitage overlooks this remote pass in the Hoggar mountains, surrounded by a landscape of eroded volcanic cores.

The abstract sandstone rock formations at this Algerian national park are rich with prehistoric art.

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

A deserted Bedouin village lines the shores of this stunning desert oasis.

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

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

Ancient Phoenician and Roman tombs carved into the rock overlook the Moroccan coastline.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.