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.

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

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

What is left of the pillar of Saint Simeon, the voluntary martyr who climbed the column to give his sermons, remaining perched there for thirty-seven years.

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

The decaying remains of a once-luxurious Soviet spa town.

A museum glorifying the life of Stalin, located in the city of his birth.

This architecturally eclectic fortress witnessed centuries of bloody turmoil, including the massacre of its ruling clan.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

Unusual building appears to be haphazardly built from randomly piled bricks.

These Stalin-era industrial 'death traps' hang lifeless above the city

Take respite inside this jaw-dropping church while climbing the volcano where Georgia's Prometheus was once chained.

The charmingly disheveled clock tower of Tbilisi's puppet theater.

Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.

A literally moving statue of stacked metal giants just continually trying (and failing) to find love.

Small church on top of a huge rock column.

Artistic tombs, monuments, and a beautiful "Hall of Fame" lurk inside this cemetery.