Jaisalmer Fort stands on Trikuta Hill in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan and is one of the few living forts in the world, with nearly a quarter of the old city's population still living inside its walls. Built in 1156 by the ruler Jaisal, it was for most of its history the whole city, and settlements only spread outside the walls in the 17th century. Its yellow sandstone glows honey-gold at sunset, which camouflages it against the desert and gives it the nickname Golden Fort. The fort sat on important trade routes, including the ancient Silk Road. In 2013 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

Israeli reports also say the cabinet directed the military to prepare for a possible new attack on Iran.

Angkor, near Siem Reap in northern Cambodia, was the capital of the Khmer Empire, which ruled much of mainland Southeast Asia between roughly the 9th and 15th centuries. At its height the city spread across about 3,000 square kilometres, making it the largest pre-industrial city on Earth by area. Its growth depended on water: huge reservoirs called barays, along with canals and embankments, stored monsoon rain and carried it to rice fields. That system let farmers harvest more than once a year and fed a very large population through the dry season. The temple complex of Angkor Wat, built in the early 12th century, is the best-known monument and still stands at the heart of the park.