The nation’s first institution dedicated to the conservation of Bhutanese textiles.

This 17th-century Bhutanese monastery is ensconced in Buddhist legend.

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

What might be the largest completely Jewish town in the world outside of Israel now faces dwindling numbers and empty streets.

Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.

In the foothills of the lesser Caucasus, a centuries-old fortress still stands.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

Resonant stone, that has been played since prehistoric times.

A quirky house created entirely out of glass bottles combines a collector's spirit with an artist's flair.

This striking icon of the disputed Republic of Artsakh caused a stir at a Eurovision Song Contest.

A scenic canyon with thick forests and historic ruins.

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

A strip of neutral ground where the people of Tajikistan and Afghanistan come together to trade.

The last operating synagogue in Afghanistan is run by Zablon Simintov, the last remaining Jew in Afghanistan.

Once an impressive link to Afghanistan’s Buddhist past, now a sad reminder of intolerance towards other cultures.

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

Where the father of Persian poetry is laid to rest.

The largest dam in the world and the site of a potential disaster.

At 16,627 feet above sea level, this unstaffed station is the highest in the world.

This Tibetan monastery has survived multiple attacks and is also a sky burial site.

The highest monastery in the world operates a tiny guesthouse with doors open to all.

Described as "the world's most blinging pool."

The heartbeat of modern Uzbekistan’s thriving market culture.