Passage Pommeraye shopping arcade from the 19th century, Nantes, Brittany, France, Europe

Gol 13th century Stavkirke (Wooden Stave Church), Norsk Folkemuseum (Folk Museum), Bygdoy, Oslo, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

The 18th century Baroque Villa Pisani at Stra, Riviera du Brenta, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Exterior of 12th century Christian church of St. Germer de Fly, Oise, Picardie, France, Europe

Farm dating from the 15th century, and dovecot, Crevecoeur manor, Auge, Basse Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Manor house from the 17th century, Jardins d'Eyrignac, Perigord, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Cathedral dating from the 14th century, where Nicolaus Copernicus is buried, Frombork, Warmia and Masuria, Poland, Europe

The 12th century Castel Tirolo, now a museum, Merano, Sud Tyrol, Western Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Saadian tombs dating from the 16th century, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Rune stone dating from the 10th century, Jelling, Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

A 19th century engraving of Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Jesus carrying the cross, 19th century stained glass in St. John's Anglican church, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Bouleuterion dating from the 2nd century A.D., Apollonia, Albania, Europe

The 16th century fort at Peniche, Centro, Portugal, Europe

The inner courtyard and gate tower of the 16th century Tudor Cowdray Castle, Midhurst, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Ancient Sarcophagus, Euphrasian Basilica, 6th century, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porec, Croatia, Europe

The 17th century Anglican Church of St. James, which contains one of only three black crucifixes in the Caribbean, Nevis, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

The Bayon, dating from late 12th and 13th century, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The 16th century clifftop Dunskey Castle, overlooking the Irish Sea, near Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Walls dating from 13th century, Aigues-Mortes, Languedoc, France, Europe

Terceiros do Carmo Church constructed in the late 18th century, Rua do Carmo, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Old wooden fishing boat, and 15th century Gothic church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion, Lekeitio, Basque country, Euskadi, Spain, Europe

Charles X's Virgin by Jean-Baptiste Gaspard Odiot dating from the 19th century, Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral statue, Paris, France, Europe

Mosaics in the 6th century Euphrasian Basilica, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porec, Istria, Croatia, Europe

Framlingham Castle, a fortress dating from the 12th century, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Andrew's Church, built in the 14th and 15th centuries but fell into ruin, and a smaller church was built inside in the 17th century, Covehithe, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Jerzual fortified entrance gate dating from the 13th century, Dinan, Brittany, France, Europe

Notre Dame church dating from the 15th century, Port Bail, Cotentin, Normandy, France, Europe

Thingvellir, site of original 10th century Althingi (Parliament) and geographical rift between Europe and North America, Iceland, Polar Regions

Byzantine watchtower rebuilt as a castle by Lusignans in 12th century, the highest of Kyrenian hill castles at 940m, at Buffavento, North Cyprus, Europe

Facade of the 16th century Old Town Hall, Prachatice, South Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe

Cathedral dating from the 16th to 18th centuries, Malaga, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Ajanta Cave complex, Buddhist Temples carved into solid rock dating from the 5th century BC, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ajanta, Maharashtra, India, Asia

Huntingtower Castle dating from the 15th century, castle of the Ruthven family, confiscated by James VI for treason, near Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe.

Lismore Castle dating from the 12th century, renovated in the 19th century, Lismore (Lios Mor), County Waterford, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Angkor Wat temple, 12th century, Khmer, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Castle dating from the 12th century and Naval Base (Port de Guerre), Brest, Brittany, France, Europe

Magna Plaza, a former post office building built in the 19th century, now a shopping centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

The 6th century Euphrasian Basilica, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porec, Istria, Croatia, Europe

The 13th century church in the village of Oppede le Vieux, in the Luberon, Provence, France, Europe

The 16th century theatre at Almagro in Castile la Mancha (Castilla la Mancha), Spain, Europe

The 12th century Keshava temple, Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia

Detail of exterior, Catedral Vieja (Old Cathedral), dating from the 12th century, an important Romanesque building, Salamanca, Spain, Europe

Walls dating from 13th century, Aigues-Mortes, Languedoc, France, Europe

Walls dating from 13th century, Aigues-Mortes, Languedoc, France, Europe

Castle Fraser, a 16th century castle, the grandest of the castles of Mar, near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Floors Castle, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, seat of the dukes of Roxburgh, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Bayon Temple, late 12th century, Buddhist, Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sailors' cemetery and 11th century church, Varengeville sur Mer, Haute Normandie, France, Europe

Capitals dating from the 12th century, Cuxa Cloister, The Cloisters of New York, New York, United States of America, North America

The 19th century calvary outside Notre-Dame des Doms cathedral, Avignon, Vaucluse, France, Europe

A 12th century mosaic in Ganagobie Monastery church, Ganagobie, Alpes de Haute Provence, France, Europe

The 18th century Ducal Palace, Colorno, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

The 15th century moated castle at Fontanellato, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

Main porch of St. Sauveur Basilica built between the 12th and 15th centuries, containing the tomb of the heart of du Guesclin, Dinan, Brittany, France, Europe

Thingvellir, site of original 10th century Althingi (Parliament) and geographical rift between Europe and North America, Iceland, Polar Regions

Nabatean temple dating from the 1st century AD, dedicated to the god Allat, Wadi Rum, Jabal Umm Ishrin, Jordan, Middle East

Gate of Jerzual, dating from 14th century, Dinan, Brittany, France, Europe

Balzac Museum, 16th century manor, Sache, Centre, France, Europe

Dryburgh Abbey, founded in the 12th century, near Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Bayon Temple, late 12th century, Buddhist, Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Capitals dating from the 12th century, Cuxa Cloister, The Cloisters of New York, New York, United States of America, North America

Detail of wood sculptures on the Keratry Mansion house dating from the 16th century, Old Town, Dinan, Brittany, Cotes d'Armor, France, Europe

Balcony House dating from the 18th century, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies, Central America

Sea Gate (West Gate), 16th century, old town gate with palm trees, St. John's Hill, Kotor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Montenegro, Europe

The 17th century manor, Jardins d'Eyrignac, Perigord, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Malbork Castle, built by Teutonic knights and dating from the 13th century, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pomerania, Poland, Europe

Castle of Manzanares el Rel, dating from the 15th century, near Madrid, Spain, Europe

Lismore Castle dating from the 12th century, renovated in the 19th century, and gardens, Lismore (Lios Mor), County Waterford, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Taureau Castle, built by Vauban in the 17th century, Morlaix Bay, North Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

The 12th century bridge, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Angkor Wat temple, 12th century, Khmer, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bayon Temple, late 12th century, Buddhist, Angkor Thom, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The 14th century walls, Ston, Croatia, Europe

Traditional dancing outside the 13th century Iglesia y Convento Del Carmen, Valencia, Spain, Europe

St. Sauveur Basilica built between the 12th and 15th centuries, containing the tomb of the heart of du Guesclin, Dinan, Brittany, France, Europe

A group of elderly men talking in the 16th century town square in Telc, UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Moravia, Czech Republic, Europe

The 13th century Mangturm (lighthouse) viewed across harbour, Lake Constance,

The 12th century Keshava temple, Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia

Compound walls, Royal Enclosure, 17th century castle, Gondar, Ethiopia, Africa

Ancient seat of the Seigneur (Lord) Beranger de Roquefeuil, 15th-16th century, Chateau de Bonaguil, Lot et Garonne, Aquitaine, France, Europe

The 12th century Cistercian Dundrennan Abbey, founded by David 1st, where Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night on Scottish soil, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Interior facade, Linlithgow Palace dating from between the 15th and 16th centuries, West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

A 17th century house owned by Hans D. Schmidt, Parnu, Estonia, Baltic States, Europe

New Century Boulevard, Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

The Christian Catedral Nueva (New Cathedral) dating from 16th century, Salamanca, Castilla-Leon (Castile), Spain, Europe

Thirlestane Castle dating from the 16th century, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Angkor Wat temple, 12th century, Khmer, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

A 16th century painting depicting a meal at Lazarus's house, St. Antony's chapel in Bessans, Savoie, France, Europe

Traquair House, dating from the 12th century and the oldest continuously inhabited house in Scotland, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Trevi fountain by Nicola Salvi dating from the 17th century, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Camino Real Hotel in the 16th century Convent of Santa Catalina, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Prah Khan dating from the late 12th century, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The 16th century Ducal Palace, Parma, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Thirlestane Castle dating from the 16th century, Lauder, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The 12th century bridge, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The 14th century Meli Lupi Fortress at Soragna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Horse milk is sprinkled into the four directions, as offerings to the nature spirits of the area, the sadak, or ?owners Of the earth.? Sometimes vodka is used instead, or as well. Milk is sacred to the mongol shamans, who believe that life on earth is descended from beings who originally came here on winged horses. Here two young female shamans make the offering in a ritual manner. Countryside mongols make this offering every morning on waking up; they usually also offer smoke, that the wind carries around the world as a prayer for harmony and prosperity. 13th century national park, tov province, mongolia. 13th century national park comprises chinggis khan's giant statue museum and live museum "town from 13 century". The ancient nomadic mini kingdom is located in the distance of 130 km east of ulaanbaatar in area of erdene zuu of tov province. It takes 2 hours driving on paved road. In the live 13th century kingdom one will see and experience the authentic lifestyle of mongols, who were lived in powerful mongol empire?s Period. This place gives you a same feeling that famous traveler marco polo and william rubruck felt once upon time

Statue in the Tschudi Complex, one of the ten 'ciudadelas' at Chan Chan, pre-Columbian America's largest adobe city and capital of the Chimu Empire until its 14th century conquest by the Incas, Chan Chan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moche Valley, Trujillo, Peru, South America

The 11th century monastery complex at Alchi. Within the simple exterior are exceptional murals thought to have been painted by artists from the Kashmir Valley. The murals are considered as some of the world's finest examples of Indo-Tibetan art. Ladakh, India