This rusted shipwreck directly in front of a century-old abandoned lighthouse looks almost surreal.

Abandoned ships along a deserted beach feel like the set of a post-apocalyptic thriller.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

Nature's water park in the Wadi Bani Awf valley is full of pools flanked with cliffs and natural water slides.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

This spectacular mosque houses the second-largest chandelier in the world.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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