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Nizwa Fort, a prominent historical landmark in Oman, is a testament to the country’s rich past and architectural prowess. Built in the 17th century, it served as a crucial defensive…

The Sharqiya Sands, formerly known as Wahiba Sands, is a vast and iconic desert region in Oman. It’s a mesmerizing expanse of golden, ever-shifting sand dunes that stretch for miles,…

Jebel Shams, meaning “Mountain of the Sun” in Arabic, is the highest mountain in Oman, part of the Al Hajar mountain range. Standing at approximately 3,009 meters (9,872 feet) at…

Wadi Bani Khalid is one of Oman’s most popular and easily accessible wadis, located in the Eastern Hajar Mountains of the Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate. Unlike some other wadis that…

Wadi Shab is a breathtaking natural wonder located in the Al Sharqiyah region of Oman, renowned for its stunning turquoise pools, towering cliffs, lush greenery, and a hidden cave with…

Bimmah Sinkhole, locally known as Hawiyat Najm (meaning “the deep well of the falling star”), is a stunning water-filled depression in the limestone of eastern Muscat Governorate, Oman. This natural…

Muttrah Souq, often referred to as “The Market of Darkness” (Souq Al Dhalam) due to its winding, shaded alleys, is one of the oldest and most famous traditional markets in…

Antalya, often called the “Capital of Tourism” in Turkey, is a vibrant and populous city located on Anatolia’s southwest coast, flanked by the majestic Taurus Mountains and the sparkling Mediterranean…

Topkapi Palace, or Topkapı Sarayı, is a vast and historically significant palace complex located in Istanbul, Turkey. For nearly four centuries (from the 1460s to 1856), it served as the…

Ephesus was one of the largest and most important ancient Greek and Roman cities in the Mediterranean world, located on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It served…

Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a stunning natural site in Denizli Province, southwestern Turkey. It’s famous for its mineral-rich thermal waters that have created dazzling white travertine terraces…

Pergamum (also known as Pergamon) was a rich and powerful ancient Greek city in Aeolis, located on a promontory 26 kilometers (16 miles) from the modern coastline of the Aegean…

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, or the Tomb of Mausolus, was an ancient tomb built between 353 and 351 BCE in Halicarnassus (modern-day Bodrum, Turkey) for Mausolus, an Anatolian from Caria…

Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, is an architectural masterpiece in Istanbul, Turkey. It is a building of immense historical and cultural significance, having served as a Byzantine…

Didyma is an ancient Greek sanctuary in southwestern Turkey, renowned for its colossal and remarkably preserved Temple of Apollo. As the site of one of the most famous oracles of…

Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, Turkey, renowned for its otherworldly and spectacular landscape. It is famous for its unique geological formations, such as “fairy chimneys,” and a…

Aphrodisias is a remarkably preserved archaeological site in southwestern Turkey. Named after Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, the city was famous throughout the Roman world for its sanctuary…

The Ancient City of Troy is a legendary archaeological site in northwestern Turkey, famous as the setting of the Trojan War in Homer’s epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey….

Petra, originally known as Raqmu to the Nabataeans, is a world-renowned historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New…

Madaba is a city in Jordan, famously known as the “City of Mosaics.” Its international fame comes from its extraordinary collection of Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, particularly the 6th-century Madaba…

Jerash, an ancient city in northern Jordan, is widely considered one of the best-preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Often called the “Pompeii of the East,” the city’s monumental…

The Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, is a landlocked salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east, and Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank to the west….

Bethany Beyond the Jordan, known officially as the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan. Located on the eastern bank of the Jordan River,…

The Amman Citadel, known locally as Jabal al-Qal’a, is a historic archaeological site located on a hill in the heart of Jordan’s capital city, Amman. It is one of the world’s…

Wadi Rum, also known as the “Valley of the Moon,” is a vast and breathtaking desert valley in southern Jordan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is celebrated…

The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, is one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world, located in the heart of the Ancient City…

The Sayyidah Ruqayya Shrine is a significant Islamic holy site in the heart of Damascus, Syria. It is a place of immense spiritual importance, built around the tomb of Sayyidah…

The Ancient City of Palmyra, known to its inhabitants as Tadmor, is a monumental archaeological site located in the heart of the Syrian desert. It was a thriving caravan city…

The Khalid Ibn Al-Walid Mosque is a prominent mosque in the city of Homs, Syria. It is a significant religious and historical site, recognized for its distinctive Ottoman architecture and…

The Ancient City of Damascus, also known as the Old City of Damascus, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world….