This marvelous work of outsider architecture is built into the cliffs of an Israeli beach.

An autonomous community living in the southern Negev desert.

This ancient village is peopled by a religious minority and is still using some of the same materials it was built with thousands of years ago.

A geometric jumble of homes.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.

A massive, heart-shaped, wind-carved crater in the middle of the Israeli desert.

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.

This family tattoo parlor has been inking religious pilgrims in the Middle East for 700 years.

An ancient sanctuary that has long been a holy site for the Chaldean Christian Church.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

The vertical-axis windmills of ancient Persia have been grinding flour for 1,000 years and counting.

This ruined fortress was the stronghold for a persecuted medieval leader and his infamous Assassins.

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.

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

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

This 12,000 year old Iranian cave village has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years.

Like something out of a bad acid trip, this Ukraine hallway has been covered in hallucinatory phantasmagoria.

This hill is known for its connection to the occult in Slavic tradition.

This stunning mountain lake was named for a pair of tragic lovers whose statues stand at the center.

This derelict superstructure was a very important warning system for the Soviet military.