Athens, Greece
Theatre of Dionysus
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
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Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Athens, Greece
An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.
Argolis, Greece
This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.
Heraklion, Greece
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
Andros, Greece
Perched on a spindly rock spire in a Greek archipelago, this lighthouse would make a perfect wizard's tower.
Zakinthos, Greece
Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.
Greece
A spectacular cave and a beguiling lake.
Kalabaka, Greece
Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.
Karak, Jordan
Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.
Bsaira District, Jordan
A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.
Jordan
This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.
Umm ar-Rasas, Jordan
The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.
Amman, Jordan
This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.
Amman, Jordan
Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.
Mkawer, Jordan
This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.
Amman, Jordan
This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.
Areedh Sub-District, Jordan
Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Petra District, Jordan
A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Hegra, Saudi Arabia
Carved into a towering rock mountain in Al Ula, this once served as a religious and political center in Hegra.
Al Reeth, Saudi Arabia
Climbing the "mountain of frustration" is no easy feat.
Tayma, Saudi Arabia
In the Arabian Desert, a surreal rock formation stands cut clean in half.