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

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.

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.

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.

The city-sized home palace of one of ancient Egypt's most powerful rulers gives us a rare look into the lives of the epoch's rulers.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

This scenic Maryland park was the site of one of the worst prison camps of the Civil War.

The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in America has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views.

Featuring the largest CinemaScope screen in Pennsylvania, this drive-in has entertained moviegoers for more than half a century.

The highest point in Delaware is located under a trailer so this marker across the street will have to do.

Enchanting gardens surround a derelict mansion, all hidden in plain sight behind a stone wall.

This weeping, 10-foot-tall sculpture was a maquette for a 9/11 memorial.

A living maritime paradox still floats in the same lake where it was built and resurrected... or was it?

An outlandish shoe shaped house built by an eccentric millionaire.

This jail which was in service for over a century is now open for curious visitors.

In the bowels of a 19th-century brewery lurks a fine-dining restaurant offering an array of themed feasts.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.