Badrshein, Egypt
Pyramid of Djoser
This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.
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Badrshein, Egypt
This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.
Qesm Hurghada, Egypt
A massive work of modern art that appears to be a crop circle in the middle of the desert.
Luxor, Egypt
These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.
Dandarah, Egypt
One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.
Amman, Jordan
Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.
Jordan
This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.
Madaba, Jordan
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.
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.
Hamaam, Israel
An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.
Caesarea, Israel
An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.
Ayelet HaShahar, Israel
A Biblically notable site over the ruins of an ancient city that is now a protected World Heritage site.
Almon, Israel
A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.
Ramat Negev Regional Council, Israel
A massive, heart-shaped, wind-carved crater in the middle of the Israeli desert.
Masada, Israel
This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.
Ashkelon, Israel
These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.
Acre, Israel
The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.
Neve Ilan, Israel
In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.
Jerusalem, Israel
Neighborhood in Jerusalem is home to the ultra-orthodox haredim.
East Jerusalem, Israel
Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.
Jerusalem, Israel
The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.
East Jerusalem, Israel
An ancient quarry rediscovered by a dog and claimed by biblical kings, a German cult, and the Freemasons.
Jerusalem, Israel
This historic rec center in the heart of Israel is a bastion of peace and togetherness.