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

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

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.

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.

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

The largest hewn stone in history.

Mummies preserved naturally for seven centuries.

After this one-of-a-kind palace was built the architect's hands are said to have been cut off to keep it that way.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

These barriers stand as stark reminders of Northern Ireland's troubled past.

Elaborate mansions built by Roma residents in Soroca to show their success after centuries of discrimination.

The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.

The southernmost Anglican cathedral in the world has whale bones standing in its yard.

Where British troops serving on the remote islands paid tribute to their faraway hometowns.

This haunting ghost ship stands beached in the waters off the coast of the Falkland Islands.

The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

There is only one place in the world where the corners of four nations come together.

These naturally balancing rocks were pictured on every Zimbabwean banknote, up to the 100 trillion-dollar note.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

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

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.