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.

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

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

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

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

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