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

Where artisans use centuries-old techniques to build traditional Arabian ships.

This remote British Imperial telegraph relay outpost drove men insane.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

These gnarly desert trees produce the prized aromatic resin traded along the ancient incense trail.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

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

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

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

This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

Descend 2,030 years into the past in an ancient tunnel built to support Jerusalem's most famous wall.