Larnaca, Cyprus
Larnaca Salt Lake
Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.
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Larnaca, Cyprus
Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Amman, Jordan
One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.
Madaba, Jordan
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.
Umm ar-Rasas, Jordan
The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Petra District, Jordan
A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.
Ketura, Israel
This tree was extinct for a thousand years before sprouting again from a 2,000-year-old seed.
Israel
Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.
Neot Semadar, Israel
An autonomous community living in the southern Negev desert.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Mitzpe Ramon, Israel
One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.
Ein Gedi, Israel
The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.
Masada, Israel
This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.
Ein Gedi, Israel
As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.
Nabi Samwil, Israel
This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.
Ashkelon, Israel
These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.
Israel
This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.
Palestine
The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.
Almon, Israel
A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.
Ramallah, Palestine
The feminist fashion collective centering Palestinian craftsmanship and radical transparency.
Jordan
This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.
Shibli, Israel
This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.
Kfar Kama, Israel
One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.