| Hormuz Island | |
| Hormuz Island is an Iranian island located in the Persian Gulf. The island covers an area of 42 km² (16 sq mi). Situated in the Strait of Hormuz, 8 km (5 mi) off the Iranian coast, it belongs to Hormozgan province. The island is sparsely populated, but some development has taken place since the late 20th century. | |
| Qeshm | |
| Qeshm is an arrow-shaped Iranian island located in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, with a surface area of approximately 1,500 km² (576 square miles). Separated from mainland Iran by the Clarence (Khuran) Strait, Qeshm is the largest island in the Persian Gulf. The island's population was 148,993 in 2016. The island belongs to Qeshm District, Hormozgan Province. | |
| Step Pyramid of Djoser | |
| The Step Pyramid of Djoser is an archaeological site located in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the Memphis ruins. It was the first pyramid built in Egypt. This six-tiered, four-sided structure is the oldest massive stone building in Egypt. It was constructed in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty to bury Pharaoh Djoser. | |
| Archaeological site of Hattusha | |
| The Hattusha archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Türkiye. It was once the capital of the Hittite Empire during the second millennium BC and is renowned for its impressive ruins and significant historical importance. Hattusha served as the political, military, and religious center of the Hittite Empire. | |
| Jabreen Castle | |
| Jabreen Castle sits in a small, palm-shaded oasis, offering panoramic views of the surrounding plains. Constructed from large boulders and dark grey sandstone, the palace boasts a thick layer of sand and plaster. The ceilings are elaborately decorated and painted, reflecting the unique artistic taste of the palace's creators. | |
| Kom Ombo Temple | |
| The Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco-Roman period (332 BC - 395 AD). An older structure from the 18th Dynasty still survives, but only fragments remain. This temple is unique because it is essentially a double temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. The layout combines the two temples into one, each with its own gateway and chapel. | |
| Amenhotep III Sun Temple | |
| The Temple of the Sun of Amenhotep III is located on the west bank of the Nile River, opposite the city of Luxor on the east bank. Standing 17 meters tall and weighing over 700 tons each, these two statues of Amenhotep III are known as the Memnon Colossus, but it is believed they were once part of the Pharaoh's lost funerary temple. | |
| Abu Simbel Temples | |
| The Abu Simbel Temples are a pair of ancient Egyptian temples located near the southern border of Egypt, close to the town of Abu Simbel. These temples are renowned for their monumental size, impressive architecture, and historical significance. | |
| Philae Temple Complex | |
| The Philae Temple Complex is an ancient Egyptian temple complex located on Philae Island in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt. It is renowned for its well-preserved temples and structures dedicated to various deities. | |
| Temple of Nefertari | |
| The Temple of Nefertari is an ancient Egyptian temple located in the province of Aswan, Egypt. Built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, it was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari, Ramesses II's principal wife. The temple is renowned for its beautifully decorated walls, featuring numerous inscriptions and reliefs depicting Nefertari and Ramesses II. | |
| Aswan Governorate | |
| Aswan Province is one of Egypt's 27 provinces. It is the southernmost province of Upper Egypt, covering much of Lake Nasser. The provincial capital is Aswan City. The province's population was 1,685,743 in 2024. | |
| Shah Square | |
| Upon entering Naqsh-e-Jahan Square, you will find yourself under surveillance and protection from all four sides. All edges of this rectangular square align with the four cardinal directions and are adorned with four markets: the Imam Mosque (Shah), the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, the Ali Qapu Palace, and the Qeysarieh Market. | |
| Mar Saba Monastery | |
| The Mar Saba Monastery, one of the greatest ancient monasteries scattered across the Judean desert, sits perched on the cliffs of a deep gorge. This grey-domed Greek Orthodox complex was founded in the 5th century by Saint Sabas, a monk from central Turkey, and was largely rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1834. | |
| Alexandria Governorate | |
| Alexandria is one of Egypt's Governorates. The city of Alexandria was the capital of Egypt until the establishment of Fustat, which was then merged into Cairo. Today, the province of Alexandria is considered the second most important after the province of Cairo. The Governorate's population was 5,599,387 in 2024. | |
| Tomb of Xerxes I | |
| The Tomb of Xerxes I, also known as the Tomb of Darius the Great, is an ancient funerary site located in Naqsh-e Rostam, Fars Province, Iran. It is believed to be the tomb of Xerxes I (Xerxes the Great), the fourth king of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, who reigned from 486 to 465 BC. | |
| Sardes Ancient City | |
| Sardis, commonly known as Sardes, holds a significant place in history as an ancient political and cultural center, having once been the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia in Anatolia. Located in present-day Turkey, the city played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape and cultural development of the region. | |
| Cave of the Patriarchs | |
| The Caves of the Patriarchs, or Tombs of the Patriarchs, known to Jews by their biblical name Machpelah and to Muslims as the Ibrahim Mosque or Ibrahim Mosque, is a series of caves located in the center of the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank, 30 km south of Jerusalem. | |
| Kızılkoyun Roman Tombs | |
| The Kızılkoyun Roman Tombs (Kızılkoyun Nekropolü) in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, is an important archaeological site dating from the Roman period, specifically from the 2nd to the 4th centuries AD. The necropolis comprises between 75 and 103 tombs carved into the rock face and decorated with reliefs, sculptures, and even door mechanisms. | |
| Dolmabahce Palace | |
| Dolmabahce Palace built in 19 th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. Dolmabahce Palace was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there. | |
| Sumela Monastery | |
| The Sümela Monastery, located at a 1200 meters height on the steep cliff at a 1200 meters height on the steep cliff at Macka region of Trabzon city in Turkey, is a 1600 year old ancient Orthodox monastery nestled in the picturesque forests of the Pontic Mountains. | |
