This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

A ghost village sits atop a mountain within Jordan’s largest biosphere reserve.

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

A refurbished locomotive from a bygone era in the middle of the Jordanian desert.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

After years of being casually peed on by humans, this tree is peeing back.

This strategic isle was once swapped between empires and almost entirely destroyed in a bomb explosion.

These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.

A large visitor's complex and place of remembrance on the outskirts of the DMZ.

Rock-cut caves and 7,000 Buddhist sculptures carved into the nearly sheer face of a sandstone mountain.

Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.

These excavated burials from the Tarim Basin are wrapped in mystery.

The ancient remains of this natural fortress can still be found along the Silk Road looking surprisingly preserved.

The western-most fortress on the Great Wall of China has gone from a strategic stronghold to a kitschy tourist carnival.

These layered sandstone mountains in China look like they are made of pressed crayons.

Monks turned this mountain into a temple by digging grottoes, tunnels, and a huge pagoda-like hall.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

César Baldaccini's iconic sculpture of a 40-foot thumb stands tall in La Défense.

This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.

The place where World War I began.

A curious cave church carved into the face of a cliff.