Madaba, Jordan
Madaba Mosaic Map
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.
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Madaba, Jordan
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Petra District, Jordan
A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Chester, England
The western face was supposedly left clock-less to snub the Welsh.
Chester, England
A rare wooden coffin set vertically into the Gothic arch of an ruined church.
Coventry, England
The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.
Birmingham, England
A bench and a bridge pay tribute to Birmingham's favorite heavy metal band.
Birmingham, England
This historic abandoned train station looks like a stop for ghost trains.
Paris, France
If you look closely at the oldest bridge in Paris, you might notice hundreds of ugly faces leering from its sides.
Marrakesh, Morocco
One of the two original gateways into the Kasbah, this gateway is a nesting site for storks.
Ouarzazate, Morocco
The world's largest concentrated solar power plant.
Fez, Morocco
This restored 17th century synagogue is one of the few remaining structures in Morocco’s ruined Jewish quarters.
Fez, Morocco
The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.
Rabat, Morocco
Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.
Fez, Morocco
The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.
Marrakesh, Morocco
This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.
Fez, Morocco
The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.
Essaouira, Morocco
Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.
Fez, Morocco
Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.
Casablanca, Morocco
An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
Fez, Morocco
Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.
Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco
A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families