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This legendary roadside attraction feels like a bizarre mirage, 101 kilometers outside the resort city of Eilat.

One of the largest statues in Israel was erected to protest pollution.

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

The history of Tel Aviv told through a work of art.

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

This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.

One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

An autonomous community living in the southern Negev desert.

Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.

The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.

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

A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.

One of only three fountains created by the iconic architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

A geometric jumble of homes.

This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.

This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.

A Biblically notable site over the ruins of an ancient city that is now a protected World Heritage site.

Hidden out of public view in the National Library of Israel is a collection of "Stalag's," 1960s Nazi themed porno paperbacks written and consumed by Israelis.

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

Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.

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