Places remcrae Wants to Go

Geothermal resources are cooled in this oddly-shaped structure before being used for irrigation

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

A superb Paleo-Christian baptismal pool is preserved among the ruins of ancient Sufetula.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

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

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

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

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

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

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

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

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.

A glimpse of the Pacific Northwest‘s indigenous culture in Washington, D.C.

The only Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Western Hemisphere.

The story behind this beloved toy—named for Theodore Roosevelt and owned by his grandson—is more complicated than you might guess.

This fertility idol of questionable authenticity inspired an iconic Indiana Jones artifact.

Was there a small "backpack nuke" hidden in the attic? JFK apparently thought so.

The 28,000-year-old specimen is remarkably intact.

A surprising, but overlooked example of geology in the middle of the nation’s capital.