An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

These beautiful historic watchtowers were used for both scanning the desert for enemy invaders and observing the celestial world.

A 19th century pearling and fishing village abandoned before Qatar's economic boom.

This unique museum doesn't shy away from highlighting Qatar's role in the history of slavery.

Fourteen sculptures showing the development of a fetus stand outside a hospital for women and children.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

The narrowest street in Paris.

This surreal statue brings a famous French novel about a supernatural cad to arresting life.