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

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

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

An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.

A geometric jumble of homes.

This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.

An iconic view point of the Sea of Galilee offers a look into Israel's past.

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

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

Submerged ruins of a Neolithic coastal settlement, where houses, wells, graves and skeletons have been unearthed.

Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.

Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.

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

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

The home of the Dead Sea Scrolls is an abstract modernist dream.

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

Idol made by King Jeroboam for the Israelites.

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

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

Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.

After over 100 years out of service this landmark windmill once again turns as a symbol of Jerusalem's self-sufficiency.

On holy holidays, Israel's second president used this room atop Mount Zion as a refuge to read the Torah.