Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.
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Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen
In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.
Longyearbyen, Norway
Svalbard Bryggeri
The world's northernmost brewery uses water from a 2,000-year-old glacier to create its beer.
Dandarah, Egypt
Hathor Temple
One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.
Aswan, Egypt
King Jamaica Restaurant and Cafe
This eatery is emblematic of the connection between Jamaica and Nubia.
Abu AR Rish Qebli, Egypt
Tombs of the Nobles
A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.
Nagoa Ash Shatb, Egypt
Temple of Kom Ombo
One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.
Qesm Hurghada, Egypt
Desert Breath
A massive work of modern art that appears to be a crop circle in the middle of the desert.
Nubia, Egypt
The Temple of Abu Simbel
Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.
