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Lac Assal, the “Honey Lake,” is one of Africa’s most extreme and spectacular natural wonders. Located in the heart of Djibouti, this crater lake is a geological marvel situated in…

Kow Ata (Köw-ata), meaning “Father of Caves” in Turkmen, is one of Turkmenistan’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Located in the massive Bakharden Cave at the foothills of the Kopet-Dag mountains,…

The Koytendag Valley, located in the remote southeastern corner of Turkmenistan, is a land of dramatic natural wonders and deep-rooted legends. As part of the wider Koytendag Nature Reserve, this…

Kyrk Gyz (also spelled Kirk Kiz), meaning “Forty Girls” in Turkmen, is one of Turkmenistan’s most revered and legendary natural sanctuaries. Located in a spectacular gorge within the remote Koytendag…

The Kirk Kiz Fortress (Qirqqiz qal’asi), meaning “Forty Girls Fortress,” is one of the most intriguing and mysterious historical monuments in southern Uzbekistan. Located just outside the ancient city of…

The Parthian Fortresses of Nisa are the ruins of one of the first and most important capitals of the Parthian Empire (3rd century BC – 3rd century AD). Located near…

The State Historical and Cultural Park of “Ancient Merv” is one of the oldest, most complex, and best-preserved oasis cities on the historic Silk Road. Located in the Karakum Desert…

The Yangykala Canyons are one of Turkmenistan’s most spectacular and otherworldly natural wonders. Located in the stark, remote landscape of the Balkan Region in the northwest of the country, this…

The Darvaza Gas Crater (Turkmen: Garagum ýalkymy), more famously and ominously known as the “Door to Hell” or “Gates of Hell,” is a spectacular and surreal man-made phenomenon located in…

Mohéli Marine Park, now officially part of the larger Mohéli National Park, is the first and most important protected area in the Union of the Comoros. Established in 2001, it…

Lake Dzia Landze (sometimes written as Dzialandzé) is a beautiful freshwater crater lake located in the mountainous interior of Anjouan, the second-largest island in the Union of the Comoros. Nestled…

Dos du Dragon, which translates to “Dragon’s Back,” is a striking and picturesque natural rock formation located on the northern coast of Grande Comore, the largest island in the Union…

Mount Ntringui is the highest peak on the island of Anjouan, the second largest and most populous island in the Union of the Comoros. Reaching an elevation of 1,595 meters…

Lac Niamawi, also known as Lac Salé (“Salt Lake”), is a small but stunningly beautiful saltwater crater lake located on the northern coast of Grande Comore, the largest island in…

Mount Karthala is a large, active shield volcano that forms the highest point of the Comoros archipelago, reaching an elevation of 2,361 meters (7,746 feet). Located on the southern end…

The Shah-i-Zinda (Шоҳи Зинда) is a breathtakingly beautiful and deeply sacred necropolis in the northeastern part of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Its name, meaning “The Living King” in Persian, refers to its…

Chor Minor (Чор Минор), meaning “Four Minarets” in Persian, is one of the most charming, unusual, and beloved architectural monuments in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1807, this small, picturesque structure…

The Bahauddin Naqshbandi Architectural Complex is one of the most important and revered Islamic pilgrimage sites in Central Asia. Located just outside the historic city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, this sprawling…

Itchan Kala (Ichan Qa’la) is the inner, walled old city of Khiva, Uzbekistan. It is an exceptionally well-preserved and complete example of a Central Asian Silk Road city, often described…

The Poi Kalyan (Пои Калон), or “Foot of the Great,” is the majestic and historical heart of the holy city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. This magnificent architectural ensemble is dominated by…

The Gur-e-Amir (Гўри Амир) is the magnificent mausoleum of the great 14th-century conqueror Timur (also known as Tamerlane) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Its name translates from Persian to “Tomb of the…

The Registan is the magnificent and historic heart of the ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Its name translates from Persian to “Sandy Place,” a reference to the stream that once…

Kokhi Navruz (Кохи Наврӯз, or Navruz Palace) is a magnificent and opulent cultural and entertainment center in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. While its name translates to “Palace of Navruz”…

Ajina-Tepa (Аҷинатеппа), which translates to “Devil’s Hill” or “Hill of the Evil Spirit,” is the ruin of a large and historically significant Buddhist monastery located in the Vakhsh Valley of…

The Khujand Fortress is one of the most ancient and historically significant fortifications in Central Asia, serving as the heart and origin of the city of Khujand, Tajikistan’s second-largest city….

The Mausoleum of Khoja Mashhad is one of the most remarkable and historically significant architectural monuments in Tajikistan, and indeed in all of Central Asia. Located in the southern Khatlon…

The Hissar (or Hisor) Fortress is one of the most significant and well-known historical monuments in Tajikistan. Located in the fertile Hissar Valley, this ancient site has been a strategic…

Karakul, or “Black Lake” in the Turkic languages, is a vast and stunningly beautiful high-altitude lake located in the stark, desolate landscape of the Eastern Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan. It…

Lake Sarez (Сарез кӯл) is a vast, stunningly beautiful, and profoundly dangerous alpine lake located deep within the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. Often called the “Sleeping Dragon,” this gem of…

Garm Chashma (Гармчашма), which translates to “Hot Spring,” is a famous and unique balneological resort located in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. This natural wonder is not just a spring…