In the middle of a remote desert town is a surprisingly opulent hotel.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.

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

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

This archaeological site was the center of the extinct Yarmukian culture which developed the first roads and pottery in Israel.

A sprawling ancient Jewish cemetery with over 30 rock-hewn burial caves.

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.

The remains of this ancient fortress atop a manmade hill look as though they were built into a volcano.

A historic chapel filled with colorful murals and a colorful past.

Biblical beasts and endangered animal preservation come together in this Israeli zoo.

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

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

On holy holidays, Israel's second president used this room atop Mount Zion as a refuge to read the Torah.

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

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

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

This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

An ancient quarry rediscovered by a dog and claimed by biblical kings, a German cult, and the Freemasons.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.