Places remcrae Wants to Go

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.

Former home of a village butcher who became a globally renowned artist.

Rare surviving tombs from one of the "Dark Ages" of Ancient Egypt.

The museum within the Kom-Ombo Temple complex houses mummified crocodiles and mummified crocodile eggs.

A subterranean necropolis blending Egyptian, Hellenic, and Roman traditions and art styles.

Art Nouveau beauty hidden deep in Cairo’s Al-Helmiya neighborhood.

In 2400 BC, two male hairstylists decided to spend eternity together. But maybe they were just friends?

The ancient village known as Set Maat, or the 'Place of Truth,' located on this site served as a hub for intellectual and artistic endeavors.

There are ongoing efforts to preserve this village, the best known work of Egyptian architect Hasan Fathy.

A hyper-remote desert cave dramatized in "The English Patient."

This North African stone complex is considered to be the oldest astronomical observatory on Earth.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

An ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood.

Underneath the Serapeum ruins lies a dark passage with nooks for books, the lesser-known “sister” to the famous ancient library.

This fortress was built using the last surviving stones from the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Hidden away in a back alley, this Art Nouveau cafe has been in business since 1882.

The lost library of Alexandria, revived as a spearhead of cultural preservation.

Cave in which Miguel de Cervantes hid while trying to escape captivity in Algiers.

A set of ancient rock engravings that date back to the Neolithic period.

This massive monument towers over the city as a constant reminder of the lives lost during Algeria's hard-won war for independence.

This former cathedral is now a bustling library packed with students and pigeons.

One of the best-preserved impact craters on the planet is located in the middle of the Sahara Desert.