This famous city eluded concrete detection until the early 2000's.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

An Art Nouveau gem hides beneath the layers of city grime obscuring this once-magnificent building.

The eclectic home of a leading Turkish architect is a gorgeous piece of eye candy.