A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.

This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.

Tucked in Mumbai’s wealthiest neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest and most sacred sites: a temple complex believed to house the waters of the Ganges.

A 66-million-year-old rock formation stands tall over Mumbai, offering stellar city views.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.

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.

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

A station built to repel pirates now attracts wealthy vacationers.

A half-century-old handmade dim sum joint opens daily at 3:00 a.m.

This naval gun is fired every day at noon, an odd timekeeping tradition the origin of which is local legend.

Taoism, Buddhist and Confucianism are all represented in this temple that claims to answer anyone's wishes.

Venture into the hideout of one of Hong Kong's legendary pirates.

The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands.

A quick and simple solution to Cambodia's train woes.

This Cambodian riverbed is covered in ancient Hindu carvings both above and below the waters.

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

The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

An abandoned film set location for a remote spaceport in a galaxy far, far away hides in the Tunisian desert.

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

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.