Etchmiadzin Cathedral

Etchmiadzin Cathedral

The main church in Armenia and, possibly, the oldest cathedral in the world. The first church was built, reportedly, in 301 – 303 AD, but the construction of the current church was started in 483 AD.

Jerusalem Old City

Jerusalem Old City

One of the most important and holiest cities in world history, one of the oldest cities with hundreds of monuments of world importance.

Veryovkina Cave

Veryovkina Cave, ascent from the Babatunda pit

The deepest known cave in the world, 2 212 m deep. Discovered in 1968, but the full depth was reached in March 2018.

Aqaba Church

Remnants of the oldest known purpose-built church. Its construction was started between 293 and 303 AD.

Megiddo church

Mosaic on the floor of Megiddo church

Remnants of one of the oldest known church (rather – a prayer hall) buildings. It was built in the 3rd century AD and there is found a fine mosaic floor with Greek inscription mentioning Jesus Christ.

Leang Tedongnge

A limestone cave in a secluded karst gorge. In this cave has been found the oldest known painting made by man. This painting is at least 45 500 years old and shows a group of three wild pigs, most likely Sus celebensis.

Blowholes of Mughsail Beach

Blowholes of Mughsail Beach

Group of three fine blowholes that have been reinforced by masonry and mesh. Fountains are up to 28 m high.

Nusa Dua Water Blow

Nusa Dua Water Blow

A narrow channel in the seaside cliffs. At the end of the channel, waves crash against the cliff wall creating a huge splash – fountain. At rough weather, the view and sound can be very impressive. The enormous splash can be more than 15 m tall and has a huge mass of water.