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Jitta, Lebanon

Jeita Grotto

A monumental underground karstic wonderland is also the water source for over a million citizens of Beirut.
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Dokan, Iraq

Qyzqapan Tomb

Ancient rock-cut tomb? Definitely. That of a great Median king? Unlikely.
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Hillah, Iraq

Babylon

Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Ferrari World

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Ski Dubai

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The World Islands

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.
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Saywun, Yemen

Sultan Al Kathiri Palace

One of the largest mud-brick structures in the world.
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Yemen

Hababah Water Cistern

A mesmerizing reservoir nestled at the heart of a pre-Islamic Yemeni village.
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San Blas, Mexico

Playa Hermosa

A wild Hollywood resort thwarted by mosquitoes.
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Durango, Mexico

Paseo Túnel Minería Durango (Durango Mining Tunnel Walk)

This subterranean passage reveals the city's mining history as well as its legendary terrors.
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Taxco, Mexico

Pre-Hispanic Mine of Taxco

This centuries-old mine remained hidden beneath a hotel bar until 2013.
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Cuernavaca, Mexico

Palace of Cortés

The conquistador's former fortress is the oldest preserved colonial building in the Americas.
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San Agustín Etla, Mexico

La Planta (Power Plant)

Pause in an abandoned hydroelectric station, now overrun with wildlife, to consider a thought-provoking poem.
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Malinalco, Mexico

House of the Eagles

The ruins of a former sanctuary for elite Aztec warriors.
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Zacatecas, Mexico

Hotel Quinta Real

Hotel designed around a 16th century Mexican bullring.
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Guanajuato, Mexico

Hacienda del Cochero

Peaceful gardens hide an underground torture museum.
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Playas de Rosarito Municipality, Mexico

Baja Film Studios

This seaside production studio was built to film 'Titanic' and has been the wet set of choice for other Hollywood productions since.
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Polé (Xcaret Archaeological Site)

One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.
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Calixtlahuaca, Mexico

Calixtlahuaca

The striking and little-touristed ruins of an ancient city destroyed and rebuilt by the Aztecs.
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Cacahuamilpa, Mexico

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa

One of the world’s largest cave systems houses legends, concerts, and wondrous rock formations alike.
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Mexico City, Mexico

Cineteca Nacional de Mexico

Its incredible collections are dedicated to preserving Mexico's film history.
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Guanajuato, Mexico

House of Laments

Kitschy horror displays now fill the house where some very real serial killing took place.
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Temozón, Mexico

Cenote Hubiku

This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.
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Mexico City, Mexico

Palace of the Inquisition

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.
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