The skeletal remains of the famous hominid "Lucy" were found at this spot.

Ethiopian standing stones featuring remarkably preserved carvings of swords and people.

Supposedly this Ethiopian chapel holds the Ark of the Covenant, guarded by virgins who cannot leave the building.

Reaching the "Church in the Sky" requires scaling the cliff face of a sandstone pinnacle with a 650-foot drop.

An otherworldly restaurant perched on the edge of a jagged cliff next to a medieval holy city.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.

Located near Cairo's El Korba district, the abandoned mansion continues to inspire mystery and rumor throughout the city.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

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

Despite the ever pressing encroachment of urban sprawl this grand New Orleans manse still stands.

A museum and shop on Bourbon Street located in the former home of the second Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

A 200-year-old bar in the historic French Quarter refuses to give up its place in history, nor its role in securing ours.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

It's easy to forget what century it is as you wander this rustic homestead.

The oldest operating cemetery in Denver is the eternal home of some of the Centennial State's most famous residents.

The huge collection of paintings of the American West is one of Denver's best-kept secrets.

Explore some of the most unique vehicles in history along with a cast of unsettling mannequins.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.

A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.