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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This subterranean funicular is one of the world's smallest subways.

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.

One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the United States air-dries its trademark beef in a dangling outdoor cage.

A natural history wunderkammer in the middle of the desert.

The world's largest military aircraft cemetery.

A working cattle ranch with remarkably well-preserved prehistoric petroglyphs and ancient ruins.

America's only nuclear missile silo open to the public.

A reproduction of earth's many biomes.

Surrounded by a hundred mile radius of billboards, Little America is a roadside attraction whose primary appeal is hospitality.

This prison-turned-museum is a remnant of the Old West's grizzly, violent past.

This UFO landing strip was created by a charitable Wyoming city that was worried about residents of Jupiter.

One of the smallest towns in the United States.

The remote outlaw hideout of Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, and the Sundance Kid.