Umm ar-Rasas, Jordan
Um er-Rasas
The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.
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Umm ar-Rasas, Jordan
The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.
Es-Salt, Jordan
This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.
Amman, Jordan
This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.
Jordan
A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.
Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Madaba, Jordan
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Amman, Jordan
The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Paris, France
A gruesome combat between a hunter and a furious momma bear.
Paris, France
Executions were once held near this beautiful 18th-century fountain.
Paris, France
Montmartre's sole surviving windmill became an iconic landmark for 19th-century painters, artists, and bohemians.
Paris, France
A phantasmagoric tomb honors a Belgian artist-scientist's contributions to the world of spooky entertainment.
Paris, France
Offal and flawless onion soup are on the menu at this restaurant that once catered to the workers of Les Halles.
Paris, France
The remains of the medieval wall that once surrounded Paris with ties to the construction of the Louvre.
Paris, France
Shop at the 200-year-old store where Julia Child stocked up on copper cookware.
Paris, France
The oldest continuously operating mint in the world that has been making coins since the 9th-century.
Paris, France
This 18th-century sundial was designed to calculate the date of Easter each year.
Paris, France
A poem by Arthur Rimbaud is inscribed on the wall of a street that, while it is only one block long, plays a key role in multiple novels.
Paris, France
This facility has manufactured stunning tapestries for France's royalty ever since the 17th century.
Paris, France
For more than a century, Parisians have come for affordable dishes in a grand converted train station.
Paris, France
During the summer months, giant teddy bears take over Paris near Les Gobelins metro station.
Paris, France
Grab a life-changing ham sandwich at this former horse butchershop.