Natural rock formation, or biblical artifact that saved Earth's wildlife two by two?

A beautiful 19th-century Armenian mansion is preserved above an unassuming cafe.

Brawny guys rolling around in oil is the oldest regular sporting event besides the Olympics.

These ruins once made up the capital of Lydia, where metal coinage was allegedly invented.

This mysterious cliffside carving of an ancient Hittite deity has baffled scholars for centuries.

Mediterranean castle on a tiny Turkish island.

This ancient city - home to nine civilizations - is soon to be buried under 200 feet of water.

This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.

This hidden gem is bathed in beautiful natural light.

Fantastic lake on the heart of a fault line.

A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

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

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

The largest Neolithic ruins in the world hide a notably clean prehistoric metropolis.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall.

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

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

Ottoman-era houses lovingly preserved.

This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.

Naturally protected city carved from a rock face.