Imagine living in a castle that has survived wars, fire, and centuries of change — and still holds royal banquets today. Welcome to Windsor Castle, not just the oldest but also the largest occupied castle in the world. This isn’t a relic frozen in time; it’s a royal residence, a fortress, a chapel, and a living museum all wrapped into one stone-clad wonder.

At the base of towering limestone cliffs in the desert of Deir el-Bahari stands one of Egypt’s most elegant and enigmatic structures: the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Blending into the cliffs like it was born from them, this three-tiered masterpiece tells the story of a woman who ruled like a god—and made sure the world would never forget it.