The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

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

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

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.

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

These mosaics were created more than half a millennium ago and feature various animals.

An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.

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

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

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

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

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

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

A 2,000-year-old wine press hidden in an overlooked park in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv's popular neighborhood went though endless waves of transformation.

The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

Oldest Protestant church in the Middle East, designed to resemble a synagogue.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.