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

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

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

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

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

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

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

An elegant garden commemorating the 1841 visit from apostle and missionary, Orson Hyde.

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

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

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

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

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 sprawling, formerly elite sporting complex in Amman, Jordan has become a local picnic spot.

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

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 "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.

Designed to resemble foreign architecture, this mosque-looking structure was used to pump water to a royal fountain.

An abstract and eyecatching clock/fountain is the centerpiece of this little-known German city.

Beloved children's TV characters freckle the German city's streets.

This historic stone bridge has an entire neighborhood clinging to its sides.