A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

An ancient quarry rediscovered by a dog and claimed by biblical kings, a German cult, and the Freemasons.

On holy holidays, Israel's second president used this room atop Mount Zion as a refuge to read the Torah.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

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

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

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

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

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

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