Beneath the Earth’s surface, a mysterious force churns and boils, creating a spectacle unlike any other. Mud volcanoes emerge from the ground, spewing forth mud and gas in an otherworldly display of raw power. Some say they hold the key … Continued
The Tomb of the Christians, also known as the Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania, is a large underground complex of tombs and catacombs that was discovered in the mid-19th century in the hills near the town of Tipasa, about 70 kilometres … Continued
A Tower of Silence or ‘dakhma’ can be found outside the Zoroastrian centres of Iran and Uzbekistan or you might find a Tower of Silence in use today in India. Enigmatic and imposing to today’s visitors, these religious megaliths were … Continued
In the rarely visited area of Middle Egypt (between Luxor and Cairo) is the site of Abydos, which is home to many forgotten wonders, but none so mysterious as the Osirion. The Osirion is so named because of its dedication … Continued
The Observatory of Ulugh Beg is located in the legendary city of Samarkand in present-day Uzbekistan. The observatory is the result of one Muslim prince’s devotion to science and was the site of the worlds most advanced astronomical studies before … Continued
Located in the heart of spiritual North India on the outskirts of Rishikesh is the Ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, famously visited by the Beatles in the 1960’s. The site now lies abandoned and is a pilgrimage location for … Continued
Did you know that Sudan actually has more pyramids than Egypt? It may surprise you to know that Sudan has more than twice the number of pyramids than Egypt does. Sudan has around 255 pyramids compared with Egypt’s 118. Sudan’s … Continued
