Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.

Ancient structures used to make and preserve ice in the deserts of Persia.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This bright green structure is the final resting place of the 16th-century leader responsible for building the walls around Harar.

This roadside monument commemorates the huge weapon built by an Ethiopian emperor's hostages.

An Ethiopian cloud forest protects some of the last wild arabica plants.

An Ethiopian "Jerusalem" featuring a church hewn out of a single rock.

Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.

A symbol for the opposition to nuclear power around the world.

A natural wonder in south Denmark.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

A miraculous three-handed portrait of a saint can be found inside this church.