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

The city walls of Salé lead to the ruins of this seaside "bastion of tears."

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

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

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