Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.

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

These ruins by the Dead Sea is where John the Baptist met his untimely end.

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

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

The oldest botanical garden in the world that technically isn't the oldest.

Built to repay the sins of the father, this church is home to one of the most valuable works of Western art.

The 20th-century archaeologist was interred among the ruins of an ancient Roman city.

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

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

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

This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

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

A bathhouse from the second Islamic Caliphate decorated with frescoes of constellations, pleasure gardens, and naked ladies.

One man's labor of love, Amman's oldest home has become a time capsule with its doors permanently open to artists and guests.

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

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

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

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

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.

These moss-covered medieval ruins tower atop the smallest of Ireland's Aran Islands.

This natural sea arch highlights Ireland's rugged coastal beauty.