This Soviet-era athletic and recreation facility is the highest ice skating rink in the world.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

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

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

The largest caravanserai in Cyprus also includes amazing examples of Ottoman architecture.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

A deadly ancient portal to the underworld.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

Berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, "Old Ironsides" is the oldest commissioned warship still afloat.

Seven early Christians were sealed into a cave where legend has it they slept unharmed for centuries.

This crumbling medieval basilica once attracted pilgrims by the thousands to collect a miraculous dust that formed above the saint's tomb.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.