Known as the "Hobbit Houses," these storybook homes look like they're straight out of the Shire.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.

Shocking dioramas of human torture, meant to promote human rights awareness.

This centuries-old mine remained hidden beneath a hotel bar until 2013.

This lonely tower survived the landslide that devastated much of a Mexican mining town.

These nearly 500-year-old scenes are largely faded by the ravages of time, yet still maintain their power to horrify.

An archaeological museum at the Aztec pyramid displays signs of the New Fire ritual performed every 52 years.

This subterranean passage reveals the city's mining history as well as its legendary terrors.

The former house of an anthropologist couple displays Lacandón Maya artifacts in a homey atmosphere.

Abandoned figurines adorn a small plot on the side of a craft market's entrance.

The mummies of a fake priest and bandit's wife are among the abundant curiosities at this museum.

This warehouse-gallery-shop hybrid showcases Mexican craftwork at its best.

This grand yet little-visited tomb seems almost carved into the hill it sits on.

An incredible little museum of interior design full of artifacts collected from around the world.

This piece of a Renaissance-era Spanish castle remained lost for decades.

You can explore the halls of tombs in the abandoned former capital of the Zapotecs.

This house covered in art created with volcanic rocks is shrouded in macabre lore.

The conquistador's former fortress is the oldest preserved colonial building in the Americas.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

This stunning and ethereal mural symbolizes the beauty, unity, and diversity of humankind.

This colonial mining complex is now home to magnificent themed gardens.