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These medieval stone-cut Buddhist statues may protect visitors from being fired.

This Roman theater was crafted into the local tuff rock and was rediscovered during the 19th-century.

These artificial caves crafted by ancient Romans were elaborate fish farms for moray eels.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

On the edge of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, these rock formations create an eerie landscape.

Templar knights fleeing persecution are said to have left this sword in stone as a landmark in 1307.

You can still find treasures on the pebbly beaches of one of the world's oldest jade-producing areas.

This monument is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Zanzibar slave trade.

One of the tallest lighthouses in the world also serves as a monument to the fallen of World War I.

This once-popular otherworldly landscape was formed by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.

This natural "sea of stones" was once used by the Romans as a quarry.

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.

This mysterious Bronze Age standing stone has become a place where couples profess their love.

It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.

This museum covers 10,000 years of Pre-Columbian Latin American history.

The oldest Swedish built lighthouse still guides ships through the archipelago.

This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.

Inside this museum is an ongoing excavation of an ancient shipwreck.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

An allegedly cursed tree represents a town's reckoning with a racist past.

This forgotten chalk mine was reopened thanks to a massive effort from the local community.