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 cascade of mineral-rich hot springs and waterfalls is an oasis in the Jordanian desert.

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

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

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

This ancient stone necropolis is in danger of disappearing.

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

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

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

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.

Located near Cairo's El Korba district, the abandoned mansion continues to inspire mystery and rumor throughout the city.

Giant pigeon houses packed into city streets in Egypt.

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.

Source for a sizable portion of Egypt's freshwater supply is more than an optical illusion.

A huge museum of much more than just agriculture displayed in a princess's palace.

It might not be the prettiest pyramid in Egypt, but it may be the muddiest.

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

Charnel house at the foot of Mount Sinai.

The forgotten mummies of Dakhla oasis.

Ancient Egyptian relief, claimed to depict an electrical light.