This small roadside eatery exists in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, as the equator runs right through it.

The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

An exquisite example of Uyghur Islamic architecture.

Be careful not to get trampled at this lively two thousand-year-old market.

Supposedly this Ethiopian chapel holds the Ark of the Covenant, guarded by virgins who cannot leave the building.

Massive stele returned to Ethiopia after 70 years in Rome.

Eritrea's futuristic gas station is a nod to Italy's fascist history.

This long-hidden space above Westminster Abbey now displays the battle gear of the legendary King Henry V.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

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

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

These ruins by the Dead Sea is where John the Baptist met his untimely end.

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

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

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

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.

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

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.