This 1830s store is believed to be the site of Harriet Tubman's first stand.

A Civil War Museum with some notable medical antiques.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

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.

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

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

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

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

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

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

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

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.

The city-sized home palace of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers gives us a rare look into the lives of the epoch's rulers.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

This scenic Maryland park was the site of one of the worst prison camps of the Civil War.