A mesmerizing reservoir nestled at the heart of a pre-Islamic Yemeni village.

A city built from mud and known as the "Manhattan of the desert."

The most alien-looking place on Earth.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

This ancient town is full of stunning Ottoman architecture and streets so narrow trash collection is done by donkey.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

Just outside of Jordan's capital lies an ancient castle and intriguing caves dating back to the Copper Age.

This cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

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.

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

Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

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

An ancient sanctuary that has long been a holy site for the Chaldean Christian Church.

Celebrated as a center of civilization, the remains of the ancient city have been nearly destroyed by greed, egoism, and war.

This family-owned canteen has been selling goat milk ice cream since 1933.

The only residents of this abandoned housing development full of identical castles are stray cats and dogs.

A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

The deepest underground city in Turkey was designed to protect 20,000 people behind massive stone doors.

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.