The ancient emerors of China were buried in enormous, low-lying pyramids. Dozens of pyramid tombs are located in China, with the largest being the tomb of the first emperor located near Xi'an, also the location of the discovery of the famous Terra Cotta Warriors.
August 25, 2011
Luang Prabang, Laos
One-of-a-kind stupa in Laos.
Lastingham, England
Thought to be the oldest Norman crypt in the world.
Aulendorf, Germany
Two elaborately decorated "catacomb saints" are displayed on either side of the altar in a small church in Germany.
Naples, Italy
Does this church in Naples hold the true tomb of Vlad the Impaler, the notoriously cruel figure who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula?
Milan, Italy
Saint Borromeo often prayed in this austere crypt during the 16th century.
Paphos, Cyprus
Beneath an ancient wishing tree lies an underground chapel with 12th-century frescoes and catacombs dedicated to a lady saint.
St. Thomas am Blasenstein, Austria
In a crypt underneath this church lies a naturally mummified vicar whose story is surrounded by mystery.
Mantua, Italy
Wander through a maze of empty tombs to find the poles used to hang revolutionary patriots.
