Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

Natural rock formation, or biblical artifact that saved Earth's wildlife two by two?

One of the largest and oldest caravansaries in Persia.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.

The abandoned palace stands as a wounded but proud beacon of Afghan hope.

A city entirely devoted to illegal gun production.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

An old curiosity shop holds on to a centuries-old tradition of manually-distilled rose water.

In Mumbai, a bright blue synagogue is the largest one for the Baghdadi Jewish community in Asia.

A Zoroastrian funerary tower where excarnation rituals are carried out is threatened by the area's dwindling vulture population.

The place of worship for Zoroastrians, Mumbai's Parsi fire temples use fire and ash for purification.

Tucked in Mumbai’s wealthiest neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest and most sacred sites: a temple complex believed to house the waters of the Ganges.

The last remaining colonial-era Italian church in Old Goa.

Scholar, adventurer, saint, and instigator of the Goa Inquisition.

This colorful colonial neighborhood in Panjim is one of the only Latin Quarters in Asia.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

Kenya’s oldest town is more than 700 years old and home to 6,000 donkeys.

This colonial fort is an intriguing example of Renaissance military architecture.