A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

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

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

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

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

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

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

Home to over 1,000 street signs, this museum offers visitors an opportunity to travel over 70 years back in time.

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

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

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

The legendary fortress of a female Kurdish warrior leader.

An ancient fortified mound raised over the millennia from settlements built one on top of the other.

Qshla Koya is an Ottoman fortress located on a hillock in the central quarter of Koya.

A bloody history is captured in this former prison turned museum.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

Centuries before the modern seismograph, Armenian monks measured quakes with this tilting pillar.

The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.

Called the "Armenian Stonehenge," this ring of menhirs pierced with holes may be a prehistoric astronomical observatory.

After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.

This series of Armenian caves held the oldest brain, shoe, and winery in the world.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.