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Theemuge (Former Presidential Palace)
Maldives, Maldives
Theemuge is the site of the Supreme Court of the Maldives as well as the former official residence of the President of the Maldives. The building was designed by a Malaysian architect and was named after some of the first Muslim rulers of the Maldives, who reigned during the late Lunar Dynasty (1411 to 1388). In 1998 it became the official residence of the president and served as such ...
City Pillar Shrine
Bangkok, Thailand
When Bangkok became the capital in 1782, King Rama I ordered the construction of this shrine. Inside are the four gods revered by the Thais including Phra Seua Muang, Phra Song Muang, Phra Lak Muang and Phra Siam Devathiraj. All four are thought to be the protectors and guardians of the city of Bangkok. Address: Th Rathchadamnoen Nai & Th Lak Muang Tel: 02222-9876 ...
Shah Abbasi caravansary
Tehran, Iran
close to the bazaar, it was the traditional residential area of the traders who would come to sell their wares. The architecture is still intact. ...
The Citadel
Damascus, Syria
This historic site has witnessed much of the life of Damascus. Located in the Old City, it was built by the Selujiks at the end of the 11th and during the beginning of the 12th centuries. Subsequent invaders and rulers all made modifications leaving their mark on the Citadel. One of them, Saladin, who was the famous Ayubbid sultan, further strengthened the Citadel to resist attacks during the Crus...