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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

This unassuming tree stump reportedly traces its roots to the famous pharaoh queen's reign.

The site of Paul Revere's historic two lantern warning.

Superfans of The Shawshank Redemption can take a driving tour of most of the films real locations.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

After a water tower painting was accused of being an ad, a simple fix was made that gave the city a motto.