One of the oldest and largest castles in the world.

What is left of the pillar of Saint Simeon, the voluntary martyr who climbed the column to give his sermons, remaining perched there for thirty-seven years.

A 1,500-year-old ghost settlement is slowly fading away.

Only a handful of these gorgeous historic waterwheels remain but even those are in danger from local unrest.

Ruins of the Crusaders' headquarters.

Mysterious lost empire of the Silk Road.

This ancient mountain monastery welcomes all manner of faith in an effort to keep Christians in Syria.

This ornate mosque is said to hold the remains of Muhammad's granddaughter beneath its dome of pure gold.

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

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

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

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

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.

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

Supposedly this Ethiopian chapel holds the Ark of the Covenant, guarded by virgins who cannot leave the building.

Massive stele returned to Ethiopia after 70 years in Rome.

An Ethiopian "Jerusalem" featuring a church hewn out of a single rock.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

A calm and comfortable place to hang out with cats and kittens up for adoption.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

The second oldest continuously operating bar in Louisiana.