An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

These gnarly desert trees produce the prized aromatic resin traded along the ancient incense trail.

For true northern-style phở with broth as clear as consommé, hunt for this restaurant hidden within a residential home.

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.

One of the biggest markets in Asia, under one of the continent's largest domes.

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

The lavish, well-preserved home of a wealthy Baba Nyonya family is now a cultural museum.

The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.