Scholar, adventurer, saint, and instigator of the Goa Inquisition.

This colorful colonial neighborhood in Panjim is one of the only Latin Quarters in Asia.

Constructed in 1923, this is one of several heritage drinking fountains across Mumbai.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain.

Climb to the top of the world's largest seated bronze Buddha.

Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.

This grand hydraulic installation has provided water for townspeople since the Middle Ages.

An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.