Ravaged by war, reshaped by natural disasters, or simply abandoned, these places are coming back to life like a phoenix from the fire.
Photo by Karen Kindler, 20 January 2008
Spring wild flowers ease the hard edges of the ruins of homes abandonned by Greek families forced out of Turkey during the population exchange around 1923.
Photo by Shannon Dagher, 18 January 2008
A small tribute (flag & rose) to Lebanon atop Harissa (Arabic حريصا).
Photo by Tyler Holcomb, 18 January 2008
The Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, AL that have been preserved & now can be toured by the public.
Photo by melissa mcge, 17 January 2008
a tall, old apartment building in downtown austin, texas.
Article by ellery samuels, 16 January 2008
They were going to tear her down, but now she has a new lease on life.
Photo by Johanna M, 14 January 2008
Maltese boats berthed along side modern yachts at Vittoriosa marina on the small Mediterranean Island of Malta.
Article by ruth carlson, 14 January 2008
Spain, one of the oldest, largest and most traditional wine producers in the world, is turning to the California for advice on wine tourism.
Photo by Jeff Kennel, 13 January 2008
Massawa is an important port city on Eritrea's coast where decisive battles were fought street to street against the Ethiopians during the 30 year civil war for independence.
Photo by Jason Jimieson, 12 January 2008
People strolling along the walks of the historic distillery in Toronto.
Photo by Derek Jensen, 9 November 2007
City of Deadwood as seen from the top of Mt.