Jerash, Jordan
The Ruins of Jerash
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
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Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Amman, Jordan
The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.
Petra District, Jordan
A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Diyarbakir, Turkey
Balanced on four stone pillars, this historic tower was the site of a tragic political assassination.
Karabağ Köyü, Turkey
This ancient abandoned church in a remote part of Turkey is in danger of falling over.
Istanbul, Turkey
The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.
Istanbul, Turkey
This former Imperial summer home was the venue for a royal slap that once echoed 'round the world.
Selçuk, Turkey
Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.
Özkonak Belediyesi, Turkey
This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.
Istanbul, Turkey
An Art Nouveau gem hides beneath the layers of city grime obscuring this once-magnificent building.
Kaleüçağız Köyü, Turkey
A mysterious ancient cemetery with Roman sarcophagi and Lycian inscriptions.
Istanbul, Turkey
Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.
Selçuk, Turkey
The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.
Istanbul, Turkey
Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.
Adalar, Turkey
Over the centuries, this island paradise has done it all, from providing monks with ecclesiastical respite to sheltering an exiled Leon Trotsky.
Istanbul, Turkey
Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.
Harran, Turkey
The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.
Urfa, Turkey
A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.
Doğubeyazıt, Turkey
Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.
Istanbul, Turkey
The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.
Kayadere, Turkey
Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.
Çumra, Turkey
The largest Neolithic ruins in the world hide a notably clean prehistoric metropolis.
Istanbul, Turkey
The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.