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

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.

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

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

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

Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

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

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 cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The exhibition explores the Icelandic city's Viking Age history.

This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.

This remote eatery and museum is preserved as a time capsule of a small Icelandic fishing town.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

This educational and eco-friendly community is Iceland's "home of the sun."

A relatively obscure antihero from the Marvel Comics universe adorns a wall inside Iceland's main airport.