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

This modernist cinema has survived war and reconstruction to become a symbol of Lebanon’s revolutionary spirit.

The largest hewn stone in history.

After this one-of-a-kind palace was built the architect's hands are said to have been cut off to keep it that way.

This road earned its macabre nickname after hundreds of Iraqi troops died along it in 1991.

Kuwait City's uniquely designed water towers look straight out of a retro sci-fi cityscape.

Wander among the ghostly ruins of an island where civilization flourished for thousands of years.

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

This millennium-old site reflects a time when sugar was a treasured commodity.

The 20th-century archaeologist was interred among the ruins of an ancient Roman city.

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

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

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

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

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

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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