The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

Tens of thousands of rocks make up what is thought to be a giant star calendar.

Saddle up to Israel's only cowboy-themed bar for a hearty (and kosher) steak.

This sixth-century synagogue was first reconstructed digitally, then in real life.

This site honors an Israeli cargo ship that was destroyed by the government in 1948.

Crusader ruin with views over South Lebanon.

The history of Tel Aviv told through a work of art.

It took a lifetime to collect these mechanical musical wonders.

This clock is an architectural flourish that stands out as a landmark among a unique Israeli German community.

Located within one of Israel's most picturesque monasteries is also the country's first meteorological research station.

Built by a king and rebuilt by an emperor, this aqueduct transported water for 1,200 years to this ancient Mediterranean hub.

An elegant garden commemorating the 1841 visit from apostle and missionary, Orson Hyde.

The abandoned shell of what would have been the Jordanian royal family's summer palace.

This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.

This archaeological site was the center of the extinct Yarmukian culture which developed the first roads and pottery in Israel.

One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.

A stunning mosque owes its design to an Ottoman ruler nicknamed "the Butcher."

One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.

This ancient village is peopled by a religious minority and is still using some of the same materials it was built with thousands of years ago.

A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.

An autonomous community living in the southern Negev desert.

Traditional Bedouin crafting has become an official tourist site and successful industry for its female craftspeople.

One of only three fountains created by the iconic architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

The mosaic floor of a 4th-century synagogue features a pagan zodiac wheel alongside traditional images of a Torah ark and menorahs.