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This massive complex is made up of hundreds of smaller temples that date back to the ninth century.

This Javanese-Hindu temple from the 15th century is unmissable for anyone with even a passing interest in erotic art.

A mud volcano in Indonesia spews out 50,000 cubic meters of mud every day.

This Indonesian village was revitalized by a vibrant rainbow paint job.

Of five volcanoes located in the massive Tengger caldera, this cone is the youngest and most active.

Think you have a tough job? Try carrying 200 kilos through a cloud of sulfur down the side of a volcano.

This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.

It took 28 years to build this massive statue of the Hindu god Vishnu riding a mythical bird.

The wing of this deserted Boeing 737 almost touches the Dunkin' Donuts next door.

A small museum full of giant effigies of Bali's demons and monsters.

One of the largest bamboo bridges in Asia, located right next to a bamboo school.

The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."

One of the holiest places in the region, devotees come to Tirta Empul to bathe in the holy spring water.

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

Sacred waters rescued from the wrath of a volcano.

Bali's remote "gateway to heaven" is one of the most sacred places on the island.

The inky volcanic sand leads to reefs teeming with aquatic life waiting to be discovered by snorkelers and divers.

One native village in Bali lays their dead at the foot of a holy tree whose natural fragrance seems to hide the stench as the bodies decompose.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.

Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.