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Replica of mosque destroyed by Russia in the 16th century.

This Russian religious complex is a Frankenstein's chapel that includes influence from almost all the major faiths.

World's largest bell sits on the grounds of the Kremlin in Moscow.

Russian researchers who have been excavating ancient squirrel burrows may have brought a 32,000-year-old plant back to life.

This building holds the embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.

One of the most well-preserved mammoth specimens in the world.

This memorial complex contains several mass graves for victims of the Siege of Leningrad.

An iconic Russian watch brand inspired by Yuri Gagarin's trip to outer space.

Palace where the nearly un-killable Rasputin was murdered.

Propped high atop the peak of Mount Gamsutlmeer, this abandoned village is one of the oldest settlements in the region.

Spring that emits water and fire at the same time is said to have remedial properties, and sparked its own religion.

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

A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.

This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

Underground monastery and fortress.

This neon lit Georgian cave claims to hold the boulder Prometheus was chained to.

The cave holds a spectacular array of stalactites and stalagmites, including one shaped like a giant human heart.

Small church on top of a huge rock column.

The largest freshwater lake in northeast India is also the only floating national park in the world.