The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

Hundreds of thousands of ancient documents offer a unique glimpse into Jewish life in Cairo.

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

The massive cave church of Cairo's Zabbaleen community is one of the largest Christian churches in the Middle East.

An ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood.

An ancient city exhumed from the depths of the ocean.

An ancient impact crater on the outskirts of Pretoria.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

A supply store for traditional healers, this shop sells the hair of a dog--and its skin, skeleton, and reproductive organs, too.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

Over a million items cram the shelves at Africa's largest shop of used and rare books.

Sip mead from an East Nashville apiary while snacking on barbacoa tacos.

This unique museum doesn't shy away from highlighting Qatar's role in the history of slavery.

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

Fourteen sculptures showing the development of a fetus stand outside a hospital for women and children.

This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.

A state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to treating beloved birds of prey.

Home of the infamous Rug Man of Doha.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.