Al Qardahah, Syria
Tomb of Hafez al-Assad
Three members of Syria's ruling family entombed in quiet mountain town.
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Al Qardahah, Syria
Three members of Syria's ruling family entombed in quiet mountain town.
Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon
Brush shoulders with animatronic Arab leaders made of silicone.
Damascus, Syria
Also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, this is one of the world's largest and oldest mosques.
Damascus, Syria
3D war panorama in Damascus built with help from North Korea.
Ramla, Israel
This 1939 grave of a British soldier now receives legions of unlikely visitors.
Bsaira District, Jordan
A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.
Bir el Maliha, Israel
This legendary roadside attraction feels like a bizarre mirage, 101 kilometers outside the resort city of Eilat.
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.
Qesm Saint Katrin, Egypt
Charnel house at the foot of Mount Sinai.
Eilat, Israel
Underwater restaurant at the coral reefs of Eilat.
Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, Egypt
An abandoned outdoor movie theater in the Sinai desert.
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
A stunning fusion of Ottoman and Fatimid architectural styles.
Saudi Arabia
Site where Moses may have received the Ten Commandments.
Hegra, Saudi Arabia
An unfinished tomb carved into a giant boulder in the Arabian Desert.
Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
Within the Saudi Arabian desert lies a 2,000-year-old ghost town made of stone and mud.
Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
The rocks around this mountain are filled with so many carvings that the area became known as the "open library."
Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
Lions carved into the rockface adorn these two tombs built into the mountains of Dadan.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.
Al Bidya, United Arab Emirates
The oldest surviving mosque in the UAE has mysterious origins and unusual architecture.
Quriyat, Oman
This giant underground cave chamber can only be accessed through a small opening at the top.
Harar, Ethiopia
This bright green structure is the final resting place of the 16th-century leader responsible for building the walls around Harar.
Shinile, Ethiopia
The skeletal remains of the famous hominid "Lucy" were found at this spot.
Bangui, Central African Republic
This mosque is an enduring symbol of Central African Republic's rich Muslim heritage.