Places rosetatarsky Wants to Go

Mysterious lost empire of the Silk Road.

These towering cliffs jut dramatically from the middle of a barren desert.

More than 100 monumental tombs carved into rock are preserved at this ancient Nabataean site in the Arabian Desert.

An unfinished tomb carved into a giant boulder in the Arabian Desert.

This unconventionally beautiful landscape possesses stunning scenery you won't easily forget.

Some of the ancient-looking huts among these strange rock formations aren't ancient at all, but built as part of a movie set.

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

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

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.

This marvelous work of outsider architecture is built into the cliffs of an Israeli beach.

An autonomous community living in the southern Negev desert.

This ancient village is peopled by a religious minority and is still using some of the same materials it was built with thousands of years ago.

A geometric jumble of homes.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.

A massive, heart-shaped, wind-carved crater in the middle of the Israeli desert.

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.

This family tattoo parlor has been inking religious pilgrims in the Middle East for 700 years.

An ancient sanctuary that has long been a holy site for the Chaldean Christian Church.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.