A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.

One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

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

Ghost Town in the Demilitarized Zone of the Golan Heights.

After this one-of-a-kind palace was built the architect's hands are said to have been cut off to keep it that way.

This modernist cinema has survived war and reconstruction to become a symbol of Lebanon’s revolutionary spirit.

Amid the rubble of Aleppo's Old Quarter, part of a historic market has been restored and re-opened.

One of the oldest and largest castles in the world.

Only a handful of these gorgeous historic waterwheels remain but even those are in danger from local unrest.

Mysterious lost empire of the Silk Road.

A historic sanctuary in the last refuge of the Aramaic language.

One of the oldest monasteries in the world is a key pilgrimage site for both Muslims and Christians.

Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, this is one of the world's largest and oldest mosques.

This ornate mosque is said to hold the remains of Muhammad's granddaughter beneath its dome of pure gold.

The oldest continuously inhabited street in America.

A well kept and well documented look at the Bruneian Sultan's life and successes.