A tad less than 300 miles away from Tripoli there exists an ancient getaway, an oasis made of mud, lime, and the trunks of palms. Covered alleyways and heat reflecting, creme-colored walls weave... »

Architectural Oddities, Incredible Ruins, Subterranean Sites | Edited by serflac, Rachel and others

Berber architecture is probably one of the most evocative architectural styles in the world. The simplicity of the structures merge with the harsh landscape of the Sahara desert to create a... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by Tawsam and atimian

Golden sand dunes cover the ground and cling to the sides of the basaltic mountain range that rises abruptly out of the flat Sahara desert. Forces of nature have always shaped this place, clearly... »

Natural Wonders, Geological Oddities, Cultures and Civilizations , Lost Tribes | Edited by Tawsam, atimian and others

Two palm trunks mark the entrance to one of Libya’s most beautiful mosques. The whitewashed mud-brick structure dates from the 7th century, and greeted Muslim pilgrims and caravan routes that... »

Architectural Oddities, Curious Places of Worship | Edited by Tawsam and atimian

Between its construction in 1923, and the end of the Cold War in 1991, Wheelus Air Base belonged to five major world powers. Following the base's ownership neatly parallels world history's major... »

Ghost Towns | Edited by atimian