Places deriverative Wants to Go

At the heart of an otherwise bustling city lies some oddly abandoned and ignored historical ruins.

Saddam Hussein’s abandoned 1980s mega yacht is scuttled in the Shatt al-Arab waterway, its name meaning “The Victor”

This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

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

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

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

This sprawling, formerly elite sporting complex in Amman, Jordan has become a local picnic spot.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

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

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

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

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

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

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

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This millennium-old site reflects a time when sugar was a treasured commodity.

Home to over 1,000 street signs, this museum offers visitors an opportunity to travel over 70 years back in time.