The first mosque to be built in Japan which continues to serve as such today is Kobe Mosque

The small island nation of Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf is home to one of the world’s largest ancient cemeteries, dating back to the 4,000-year-old Dilmun civilisation.

The Great Mosque of Samarra with its iconic Malwiya (Arabic for “twisted”) Minaret was constructed in 848–852

On the northern Turkish side of the capital lies one of the oldest Ottoman buildings in Cyprus, and it is well worth a visit.

The Old City of Sanaa is one of the oldest cities in the world. Meaning ‘fortified place’, it remains one of the greatest treasures of Arabia.

Did you know that Sudan has more twice as many pyramids than Egypt?

The majestic church-turned-mosque-turned-museum, and now turned-mosque again, has stood the test of time and war for almost 1,500 years

Leptis Magna was declared a World Heritage Site in 1982 because it was classed as one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman world

The stunning garden boasts hundreds of species of plants, decorated fountains, zoo and art museums.

Dubbed Morocco’s “Blue Pearl”, Chaouen is steeped in history and charm...

Undergoing Sumerian, Assyrian, Sassanid, Mongol, Christian as well as Ottoman rule, the Citadel has been inhabited by numerous religions and ethnicities making it home to various religious, residential and other educational and civil structures

Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, it is also the burial place of its founder Sheikh Zayed who died in 2004

If you are into history, this place is dripping with it

Step into Lebanon’s most captivating natural treasure

The Rose City of Petra is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Tucked away in the red-sandstone mountains of southern Jordan, this designated world heritage site with its indisputable beauty makes a trip to Jordan a must.