The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

The birthplace of the very first human resident born in Antarctica.

An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

Vast stretch of tide-pools with a unique Moroccan charm.

A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

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

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

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

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.

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.

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 old and harbors many surprises.

Amazingly, this centuries-old wooden monastery is still standing today.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

Myanmar's Mount Olympus atop a 2,500-foot volcanic plug.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

Founded by a high school teacher, this poetry magazine became a center for all things literary.

An eccentric folk art landmark made out of discarded bottles by an inspired "grandma."