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This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.

An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.

This 19th-century church was built for Sicilian immigrants, survived World War II, and today stands on a landfill.

An abandoned film set location for a remote spaceport in a galaxy far, far away hides in the Tunisian desert.

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

Buildings from the fictional planet of Tatooine still litter the Tunisian desert.

The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

An abandoned desert hamlet swallowed up by sand.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A superb spot to appreciate the traditional boats of the Indian Ocean.

This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.

Robot jockeys ride their humped mounts to victory as part of a 21st-century twist on an ancient desert sport.

Surrounded by natural bridges, this picturesque waterfall drops hundreds of feet into an underground cave.

Modern museum, designed for Jihadi tourists.

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

The largest hewn stone in history.