Unfinished monument to peace between Turkey and Armenia, long divided by a dispute over genocide.

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

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

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

A fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

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

Fantastic lake on the heart of a fault line.

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

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.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

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

While not Turkey's deepest underground city, this subterranean redoubt is the largest.

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

Roman ruins, natural methane fires and a lovely beach.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.

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

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

Ottoman-era houses lovingly preserved.

Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.

Naturally protected city carved from a rock face.