A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

A unique configuration of blown glass can be found inside this hotel lobby.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

Groups of prehistoric tombs that dot the mountains of northern Oman.

This lonely tomb is all that remains of a once-bustling ancient trade hub visited by Marco Polo.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

Where artisans use centuries-old techniques to build traditional Arabian ships.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.