An underground network of massive stone arches and their skylit vaults support ruins of portico structures above.

One of the most exquisite Lycian hilltop citadels in Turkey.

A beautiful 19th-century Armenian mansion is preserved above an unassuming cafe.

Brawny guys rolling around in oil is the oldest regular sporting event besides the Olympics.

A section of the long chain that blocked enemy ships from entering Constantinople.

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

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.

At this ancient settlement at the foot of Mount Babadağ, honeycomb tombs are carved into a round cliff.

This former Imperial summer home was the venue for a royal slap that once echoed 'round the world.

The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

The only residents of this abandoned housing development full of identical castles are stray cats and dogs.

This hidden gem is bathed in beautiful natural light.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

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

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

The largest Neolithic ruins in the world hide a notably clean prehistoric metropolis.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

Ottoman-era houses lovingly preserved.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.