Middle East Art, Beach, Flowers, Historical, Island & Reefs, Nature + Religious Pictures

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In a land of sandstone desert and Muslim mosques, see ancient settlements and cultural sites. Float in the Dead Sea’s dense saltwater.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Enjoy a visit to the national mosque of Qatar, an impressive fort-like structure that welcomes visitors outside of prayer hours. 

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

On the path to the Siq are three sandstone behemoths whose meaning and functionality continue to baffle archaeologists millennia after their construction.

The remains of this splendid ancient Roman place of worship give some idea of the importance of this building, originally dedicated to the goddess of hunting and fertility. 

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This famous church stands at the site where, according to Christian belief, Jesus was killed, buried and later raised from the dead.  

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Encompassing a museum, monuments, galleries and more, this complex is designed to record, remember and educate people on the events of the Holocaust.

Explore an amazing sandstone canyon and marvel at the towering façades and tombs of this long-lost Jordanian city, one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World.

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Al Wakrah\'s nicely redeveloped beach offers a vast expanse of white sand dotted with palm trees. It’s a great place to relax on weekends.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem. 

Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury.

The resort town of Eilat offers great conditions for a vacation filled with sand, sea and sun on beaches such as this one.

The resort town of Eilat offers great conditions for a vacation filled with sand, sea and sun on beaches such as this one.

The resort town of Eilat offers great conditions for a vacation filled with sand, sea and sun on beaches such as this one.