Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.

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

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.

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

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

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

This tree was extinct for a thousand years before sprouting again from a 2,000-year-old seed.

Squeezing inside this deep, narrow canyon reveals a festival of desert colors.

An autonomous community living in the southern Negev desert.

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

One of the few guarded stops along the great spice route.

The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.

This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.

As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.

This ancient tomb in the West Bank is a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike.

These numerous Israeli caves were dug out over hundreds years for reasons ranging from hideouts to burial sites.

This amazing ancient cave was kept secret for seven years to protect it from the public.

The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in the ruins of this ancient monastic community.

A serene desert oasis speckled with ancient artifacts.

The feminist fashion collective centering Palestinian craftsmanship and radical transparency.

This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.

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

One of only two towns in Israel populated by Circassians, a sect of Sunni Muslims who are also devoted to Israeli military service.