Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

There are ongoing efforts to preserve this village, the best known work of Egyptian architect Hasan Fathy.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

This 7th-century monastery was sacked by Saladin.

This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.