For centuries, Jeddah’s old town was a major trading port and a point of entry for Hajj pilgrims traveling by sea.

Within the Saudi Arabian desert lies a 2,000-year-old ghost town made of stone and mud.

More than 100 monumental tombs carved into rock are preserved at this ancient Nabataean site in the Arabian Desert.

An unfinished tomb carved into a giant boulder in the Arabian Desert.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

This full-sized orange tree lives suspended in mid-air above the streets of Jaffa.

The maze-like transportation hub contains abandoned areas, derelict stores, and a resident bat colony.

An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

This family tattoo parlor has been inking religious pilgrims in the Middle East for 700 years.

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.

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

In a small town outside Jerusalem, a roadside diner is devoted to all things Elvis Presley.

Famous church recognized for both its unique design and disciplined monks that live according to the Benedictine discipline.

During the 19th-century, this park was a vital trading fort.

The first car-centric shopping plaza in the U.S. brought a little bit of Spain to downtown Kansas City.

A sculpture of a giant man escaping from the depths of the Earth.

The Old Courthouse takes visitors on a captivating trip through St. Louis' timeline.

The Magic House provides a beautiful and creative environment for curious youngsters to get their knowledge on.

The first rural cemetery west of the Mississippi is home to the elaborate tombs of St. Louis' local beer barons.

A chessmaster's dream destination.

Entombed in this strange, white stone hill are the deadly remains of radioactive weapons production.

This majestic tree has survived 400 years of storms, droughts, and floods, and is a beloved natural landmark in Missouri.