The other side is actually green.

World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

This grand hydraulic installation has provided water for townspeople since the Middle Ages.

An ancient burial ground believed to have been used for ritual sacrifice.

Founded in 670, this ancient mosque is an architectural time portal.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

The best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa.

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

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

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

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

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

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

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 and harbors many surprises.

Dating back to the fourth century, it's the oldest Hindu temple still in use in the Kathmandu Valley.