Peru
Sarcofagi of Carajía
These giant mummies are set ominously into a Peruvian cliffside and topped with real human skulls.
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Peru
These giant mummies are set ominously into a Peruvian cliffside and topped with real human skulls.
Chachapoyas, Peru
This well held a sacred source of water supposedly unleashed from the barren rocks by a wizard-like archbishop.
Luya, Peru
An Archaeological Wonder of Peru, and the largest stone ruin site in the New World.
Moche, Peru
The outside of this exposed Moche pyramid is covered with striking colorful adobe friezes.
Mariscal Cáceres Province, Peru
These delicate ruins need more tourists to keep them from fading away.
Lambayeque, Peru
The shockingly unspoiled Peruvian tomb of the Lord of Sipan was once guarded by a footless warrior.
Lima, Peru
This stone complex marks the urban center of a lost civilization.
Copacabana, Bolivia
An ancient Incan convent on Lake Titicaca's Island of the Moon.
Unyun pruwinsya, Peru
With nearly double the depth of the Grand Canyon, this Peruvian canyon is one of the deepest in the world.
Nazca, Peru
These overlooked ruins give an intimate look at the Inca Empire's urban planning prowess.
Nazca, Peru
This unimaginably large pile of sand near Nazca is one of the tallest dunes in the world.
Casma District, Peru
A remarkable geological formation resembling a forest made of stone.
Nazca, Peru
Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters.
Fermo, Italy
A 2,000-year-old engineering wonder hides beneath an Italian town.
Ravenna, Italy
Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.
Ravenna, Italy
A medieval, mosaic-lined baptistry built by a heretical Christian sect.
Ravenna, Italy
Filled with goldfish swimming in a shallow pool of sea water, this ancient crypt is more wishing well than burial site.
Ravenna, Italy
The roof of this ancient mausoleum is made from a single Istrian stone weighing a massive 230 tons.
Revere, Italy
The last working ship mill in Italy, once widespread on major rivers in whole Europe
Governolo, Italy
Nearly 800 years old, this river lock is now a public park with a former fortified island.
Modena, Italy
One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.
Amman, Jordan
This sprawling, formerly elite sporting complex in Amman, Jordan has become a local picnic spot.
Georgia
A gleaming white and undulating tower marks the border between Georgia and Turkey.