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The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

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.

These ruins by the Dead Sea is where John the Baptist met his untimely end.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

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.

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

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.

The world's only official college program focused on "clown therapy."

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

This ancient village is peopled by a religious minority and is still using some of the same materials it was built with thousands of years ago.

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

Idol made by King Jeroboam for the Israelites.

Hidden beneath a washing machine in a fake kibbutz, this secret bullet factory has been preserved as a museum.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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