Syriac Orthodox Monastery of Saint Mark, Jerusalem

The Syriac Orthodox Monastery of Saint Mark contains library with valuable manuscripts. Possible site of the earliest Christian shrine in the world.

Cenacle – the site of the Last Supper

Legendary site – possible location of The Last Supper. This has been an important pilgrimage site with many structures built and destroyed. The current shrine was built in Gothic style. It is undated, from the 12th – 14th century. It is a mystery – who built it and when.

Augrabies Falls

Here the Orange River falls 56 meters into a deep gorge. During a flood, this becomes one of the most powerful falls in world.

Erta Ale

One of the most active volcanos in the world, with a constant lava lake (sometimes two lakes) in the crater, known since 1906. None of the other known lava lakes in the world have such a long lifetime.

Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram

Shore Temple is the only remaining of the legendary Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram. The first structural temple of Pallavas, built in 700 – 729.

Kalarskiy Geyser

Kalarskiy Geyser is a small geyser, or, rather intermittent thermal spring in remote, beautiful area of Siberia. Fountain is some 0.2 – 0.5 m high.

Benitoite Gem Mine (California State Gem Mine)

The only find of benitoite of gem quality.

Weeki Wachee Springs

Large spring, coming from a cave. The explored depth of cave is 124 m and thus it is the deepest freshwater filled cave in the United States. Explored length of passages – 7,260 m. Unique underwater theater – mermaid show – operates here since 1947.

Dura-Europos house church

One of the oldest Christian house churches – a family house that was converted into church sometimes around 233 – 256 AD. Possibly the oldest church in the world. It is adorned with frescoes – possibly the oldest Christian paintings.

Popa Falls (Popa Rapids)

Impressive rapids or waterfall across Okavango River. Falls are some 900 m wide and 2.5 – 4.5 m high.