Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

Mummies preserved naturally for seven centuries.

A patchwork of ruins from various civilizations in one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities.

The ruins of a monumental tower in the heart of Lebanese mountains still puzzle archeologists.

A monumental underground karstic wonderland is also the water source for over a million citizens of Beirut.

Lived-in building, bedecked with an astonishing array of mirror mosaics.

A private collection of over 30,000 ancient and modern items showcasing the beauty of Islamic calligraphy.

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

This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.

Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

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

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

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.

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

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.

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

One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.