The beehive-like buildings of this abandoned resort reside near the border of Mauritania and Senegal.

This remote mountain shrine is one of the most sacred Zoroastrian temples remaining in the world.

One of the most exquisite Lycian hilltop citadels in Turkey.

This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.

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

Destruction from Armenia's 1988 earthquake inspired an artist's sculptures of scrap metal.

The largest caravanserai in Cyprus also includes amazing examples of Ottoman architecture.

The history of Mar Behnam Monastery is that of violence, intolerance, resiliency, and spirituality.

The oldest hydroelectric plant in Czechia is now a museum.

Hidden under the thick tropical vegetation of a cemetery is the tomb of Columbo Sahib.

This medieval wine press is one of the oldest in Cyprus.

This monument is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Zanzibar slave trade.

An unusual double-stelae obelisk with ancient and mysterious origins.

This burial cave houses around 100 ancient coffins, neatly stacked to form a massive wall.

Qshla Koya is an Ottoman fortress located on a hillock in the central quarter of Koya.

The remains of a 19th-century school and living quarters are perched atop a mountain surrounded by a thick tropical forest.

A collection of old steam and diesel locomotives sitting in a fenced-off garden.

A schooner, nicknamed "The Unsinkable," with a long history of survival in the Indian Ocean.

This remarkably well-preserved mosque stands amid an 11th-century caravansary.

The quaint gallery displays works by artists from all across Mauritania.

The rubbery beast is sculpted from recycled materials.

Thousands of colorful pirogues showcase ingenious craftsmanship at the largest fishermen port in Nouakchott.

If you've ever wondered at which cycle of the moon you’re supposed to spread manure produced by your guinea pigs, this is the place for you.

A mesmerizing wonderland of salt-encrusted tree branches and pencil roots.