The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

A striking depiction of Teotihuacan's mysterious "Spider Woman."

Setting this massive marionette aflame rids Santa Fe of doom and gloom for another year.

A mysterious sculpture is hidden in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

Made of granite, this is a symbol of the Inuit peoples near water that expresses abundance.

Thanks to a quirk of elevation this gift shop produces magic doughnuts that are found nowhere else on Earth.

Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

Ancient Egyptian relief, claimed to depict an electrical light.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.