Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

A section of the desert with an array of unusual sandstone and limestone formations.

Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."

A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.

Underwater restaurant at the coral reefs of Eilat.

Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.

Right up until the 20th century this network of man-made caves was the biggest village in Eastern Armenia.

Called the "Armenian Stonehenge," this ring of menhirs pierced with holes may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory.

After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

This series of Armenian caves held the oldest brain, shoe, and winery in the world.

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.

Destruction from Armenia's 1988 earthquake inspired an artist's sculptures of scrap metal.

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.

This beautiful system of tunnels built into natural rock serves as a centuries old plumbing system.

Burial site of a Jewish prophet revered in Iran.

This ruined fortress was the stronghold for a persecuted medieval leader and his infamous Assassins.

Two Chinese dragons guard the caves of this medieval temple in Iran.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

This mosque turned crypt is an amazing display of Persian-Islamic architecture.

This vast, water-filled underground labyrinth can only be toured by boat.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

This monumental work of art symbolizes the coming together of a previously divided city.