This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

The world's largest human gathering is held at the confluence of three sacred rivers, one of which is mythical.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

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

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.