In the foothills of the lesser Caucasus, a centuries-old fortress still stands.

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.

An unusual double-stelae obelisk with ancient and mysterious origins.

The ruins of a medieval monastery built on a perilous slope.

This ancient monastery complex was transformed from an island to a peninsula when the lake was partially drained.

A patchwork of ruins from various civilizations in one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities.

The world's largest banyan tree is followed by a community of worshippers.

An astounding 13th-century architectural and historical achievement

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

A 1542-foot-long suspension bridge offers scenic mountain views.

This restored opera house is named after a soprano known for tragic romance, exile, and a truly uncomfortable wedding.

From Nunavut to Tierra del Fuego, you won't find any lighthouse higher than this one.

This archaeological site was the center of the extinct Yarmukian culture which developed the first roads and pottery in Israel.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.

A 2,000-year-old wine press hidden in an overlooked park in Tel Aviv.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

The feminist fashion collective centering Palestinian craftsmanship and radical transparency.

A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.

One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.

This ancient village is peopled by a religious minority and is still using some of the same materials it was built with thousands of years ago.

A Biblically notable site over the ruins of an ancient city that is now a protected World Heritage site.