A shipwreck named Desire at the shore of Batumi.

When the Soviets destroyed the historic Armenian monastery they somehow left its bell tower intact.

This Soviet-era athletic and recreation facility is the highest ice skating rink in the world.

Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.

The rocks are a time capsule of a 407-million-year-old Earth.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

These ancient monoliths make up one of the largest archaeological sites in Palau.

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

Iconic pyramid from famed British architect Norman Foster designed to represent all of the world's religious faiths.

A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life.

An entertainment center in a huge transparent tent.

Once a luxurious flagship of the Soviet Union, this Brutalist structure remains a landmark of Tashkent’s communist past.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

A gigantic collection of teeny, tiny books.

Tower with a double-helix spiral, adorned with letters of the Georgian alphabet.

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

The first skyscraper to include a Ferris wheel built into the facade.

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

The decaying remains of a once-luxurious Soviet spa town.