A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

This family tattoo parlor has been inking religious pilgrims in the Middle East for 700 years.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.

Biblical beasts and endangered animal preservation come together in this Israeli zoo.

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.