An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

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

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

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

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

Over the centuries, this island paradise has done it all, from providing monks with ecclesiastical respite to sheltering an exiled Leon Trotsky.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

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

The ruins of an ancient city built by Mayan traders is centered around a temple of a sacred feathered serpent deity.

An indigenous take on European design creates a stunning visual overload.

An Aztec temple, the largest man-made pyramid in the world, sits buried in earth with a Spanish church set on top.

The "world's smallest volcano" has been used to store meals and dispose of dead bodies.

The stoutest tree in the world.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

Nature’s skyscraper launches out of the terrain with attitude.