Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet your wish will be granted.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A mysterious ancient cemetery with Roman sarcophagi and Lycian inscriptions.

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

Fantastic lake on the heart of a fault line.

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

Ottoman-era houses lovingly preserved.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

Live a night as a Byzantine King, with a minibar and private jacuzzi.

Naturally protected city carved from a rock face.

Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.