Jerusalem, Israel
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This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.
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Jerusalem, Israel
This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.
Jerusalem, Israel
Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.
Shibli, Israel
This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.
Neot Semadar, Israel
An autonomous community living in the southern Negev desert.
Zakho, Iraq
This ancient stone bridge is a hub for daredevils.
Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Umm ar-Rasas, Jordan
The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.
Amman, Jordan
Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.
Es-Salt, Jordan
This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Areedh Sub-District, Jordan
Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.
Mkawer, Jordan
This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.
Karak, Jordan
Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.
Bsaira District, Jordan
A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.
Amman, Jordan
An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.
Isfahan, Iran
This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture
Tehran, Iran
A graveyard of old and rare planes that once were the glory of Persian aviation.
Isfahan, Iran
The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.
Cologny, Switzerland
A trove of ridiculously valuable prints and manuscripts under one roof.
Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
This supper-club-turned-concert-venue still serves drinks at its original rotating bar.
Bedford, Indiana
The longest navigable underground river in the United States is home to countless blind and albino animals.
French Guiana
An abandoned colonial French prison notorious for its hellish conditions.
Seville, Spain
Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.
Rye, New Hampshire
The only one of New Hampshire's original 14 World War II watchtowers to survive in near-original condition.