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The Pamir Mountains are a vast and towering mountain range in Central Asia, often referred to by the poetic and fitting nickname, the “Roof of the World” (Bam-i-Dunya). They are…

The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center (Хан Шатыр, “Royal Marquee” or “King of Tents”) is a giant, transparent tent-like structure and one of the most iconic works of modern architecture in…

The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (Бейбітшілік пен келісім сарайы), also known as the Pyramid of Peace and Accord, is a modern architectural marvel and a major landmark in Astana,…

Othello Castle, also known as Othello’s Tower, is a formidable medieval fortress that guards the entrance to the historic harbour of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus. Originally built by the Lusignans…

Bellapais Abbey (Αββαείο Μπελαπάις) is the spectacular ruin of a 13th-century monastery located in the Kyrenia mountain range of Northern Cyprus. Its name translates to “The Abbey of Peace” (Abbaye…

Limassol Castle (Κάστρο Λεμεσού) is a medieval stone fortress located in the heart of the historic old town, near the old harbour of Limassol, Cyprus. With a history stretching back…

Larnaca Castle (Κάστρο Λάρνακας), also known as the Larnaca Fort, is a medieval stone fortress located at the southern end of the Foinikoudes (Finikoudes) promenade in the heart of Larnaca,…

Khor Al Adaid, known to English speakers as the Inland Sea, is one of Qatar’s most remarkable natural wonders and a UNESCO-recognized natural reserve. It is a unique tidal embayment…

Bab Al Bahrain, meaning “Gateway of Bahrain,” is a historic building located in the central business district of Manama, Bahrain. It serves as the iconic entrance to the bustling Manama…

The Bahrain National Museum is the largest and oldest public museum in Bahrain, offering a comprehensive journey through 6,000 years of the nation’s rich history, culture, and traditions. Opened in…

Al Fateh Grand Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الفاتح; transliterated: Masjid al-Fatih), also known as Al-Fateh Islamic Center, is one of the largest and most prominent mosques in the world. Located in…

The Tareq Rajab Museum is a unique cultural institution in Kuwait, housing an extensive private collection of Islamic art and artifacts. Opened in 1980, it is the culmination of over fifty years…

The Tareq Rajab Museum is a unique cultural institution in Kuwait, housing an extensive private collection of Islamic art and artifacts. Opened in 1980, it is the culmination of over fifty years…

Shibam, officially known as the Old Walled City of Shibam, is an extraordinary town located in Wadi Hadhramaut in eastern Yemen. It’s globally renowned for its unique mudbrick high-rise buildings,…

The Temple of Artemis (also known as the Artemision or Temple of Diana) was a magnificent Greek temple dedicated to an ancient, localized form of the goddess Artemis. Located near…

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, or the Tomb of Mausolus, was an ancient tomb built between 353 and 351 BCE in Halicarnassus (modern-day Bodrum, Turkey) for Mausolus, an Anatolian from Caria…

Wadi Rum, also known as the “Valley of the Moon,” is a vast and breathtaking desert valley in southern Jordan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is celebrated…

The Kajaki Dam is a significant and strategic dam located in the Helmand Province of southern Afghanistan. While not a historical or natural wonder in the traditional sense, its importance…

Al Faisaliah Tower, also known as Al Faisaliah Centre, is a sleek and iconic skyscraper that stands as a symbol of Riyadh’s modernization and architectural ambition. It holds a significant…

Maraya (Arabic: مرايا, meaning “mirrors” or “reflection”) is an extraordinary architectural marvel and a multi-purpose concert hall located in the AlUla desert, Saudi Arabia. It is globally famous for being…

Tashichho Dzong, officially known as “The Fortress of the Glorious Religion,” is a majestic and imposing fortress-monastery located in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. It serves as the spiritual…

Ahsan Manzil, often referred to as the “Pink Palace” or “Pink Palace Museum,” is a magnificent historical palace located in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Once the official residential palace and seat…

Lalbagh Fort is a compelling, yet incomplete, 17th-century Mughal fort complex located in the heart of Old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Despite its unfinished state, it stands as a significant architectural legacy…

Jehangir’s Tomb (also spelled Jahangir’s Tomb) is a magnificent Mughal mausoleum located in Lahore, Pakistan. It serves as the final resting place of the fourth Mughal Emperor, Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim,…

The Badshahi Mosque (Urdu: بادشاہی مسجد, lit. ‘Imperial Mosque’) is a monumental mosque located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671, it was the…

The Lahore Fort (Urdu: شاہی قلعہ‎, Shahi Qila, or “Royal Fort”), is a magnificent citadel located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan. This sprawling complex…

Takht-i-Bahi (Pashto/Urdu: تختِ باہی, lit. ‘throne of the water spring’), is an exceptionally well-preserved ancient Buddhist monastic complex located in Mardan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is considered one of the most…

Harappa is one of the most crucial archaeological sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization. Located in present-day Punjab, Pakistan, it was one…

The Irrawaddy River, also known as the Ayeyarwady River, is truly the “lifeline” and “bloodline” of Myanmar. Flowing from its source in the Himalayan glaciers of northern Myanmar all the…

Istana Nurul Iman, meaning “Palace of the Light of Faith,” is the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei government. Completed in…