The dishes at this restaurant by The Sioux Chef celebrate indigenous heritage.

An eatery within the Minneapolis American Indian Center writes colonial ingredients out of the story of Native American cuisine.

This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.

A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.

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

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

The largest tiger reserve in India is a vast expanse dotted with ancient ruins of Nagarjuna Viswa Vidyalayam.

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

A centuries-old lookout post still sits atop a natural stone spire.

The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.

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

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

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

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

This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

A single tree's 2,800 aerial roots give the appearance of a complete forest.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.