This 700-year-old Cyprus castle is the birthplace of the world's oldest wine, said to be toasted by Richard the Lionheart at his wedding.

This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

Every December, this stretch of dusty desert road transforms into a catwalk for a camel beauty pageant.

The cluster of igloo-like domes forms the remains of an ancient burial ground.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

This Bangkok high-rise looks like a rudimentary LEGO elephant.

A dazzling temple featuring a towering 12-meter golden Buddha.

For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

Bangkok's men with dangerous jobs come here in search of protective talismans.

This under-visited temple is nestled within one of Shanghai's traditional shikumen-style residential blocks.

An out-of-place slice of France, smack in the middle of Shanghai.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

This smaller cousin of the Forbidden City has gone from ancestral sacrifice to tourist's whispers.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.