Kuwait City's uniquely designed water towers look straight out of a retro sci-fi cityscape.

Wander among the ghostly ruins of an island where civilization flourished for thousands of years.

Lived-in building, bedecked with an astonishing array of mirror mosaics.

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

The 20th-century archaeologist was interred among the ruins of an ancient Roman city.

These ruins by the Dead Sea is where John the Baptist met his untimely end.

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

This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.

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

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.

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.

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Mysterious Spanish catacombs of unknown origins.

Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.