A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

An alien landscape of chalk-rock in the Egyptian desert.

An endless sea of white conical domes.

It might not be the prettiest pyramid in Egypt, but it may be the muddiest.

The city-sized home palace of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers gives us a rare look into the lives of the epoch's rulers.

Ancient Egyptian relief, claimed to depict an electrical light.

This ancient village and its adjoining cemetery have a beautiful history of death and remembrance.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

This vast, water-filled underground labyrinth can only be toured by boat.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

Mysterious hillside with a continuously burning natural fire.

This circular Iranian jail was once a political prison run by the country's secret police.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

Beatlemania is still going strong... at least in Kazakhstan.

Extremely isolated Silk Road caravanserai in the middle of nowhere.

Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.

Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.

A cemetery with goat-horn bedecked gravestones.

Highly unusual subterranean stupa and adjacent cave monastery.

This magnificent blue mosque in Afghanistan is surrounded by thousands of white doves.

Final palace complex of the last of 29 Kokand rulers.

These "50 Fortresses" have been unearthed in the ancient oasis of Khwarezm.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.