Middle East
Today, we're taking a trip to the Middle East and visiting some of the region's most incredible sights - from stunning skylines, quaint villages, dramatic landscapes, and much more - there's plenty here to keep you in awe.
We'll begin the trip with a visit to one of the world's most iconic landmarks - the Pyramids of Giza. These legendary pyramids have stood tall for over 4,000 years and are the last remaining wonder of the Ancient World.
We travel into Israel for our next destination - the amazing cliffside monastery of Mar Saba. Built in the 5th century, this walled complex is the Judean Desert's largest monastery and is one of the region's most distinctive sights.
Another one of the region's most iconic sights are the ruins of Petra, Jordan. This rose colored city was built as early as the 5th century and flourished for centuries until it was mysteriously abandoned.
While much of the Middle East is barren desert and mountains - there's still plenty of fertile, cultivable landscape if you know where to look. Oman's Ghubrah Bowl is flanked by terraced farmland and small rural villages - making for a beautiful sight.
With the entire region being rich in oil reserves - refineries are a common sight in many parts of the Middle East.
The final destination in our trip is one of the world's most impressive cities - Dubai. The windsail-shaped Burj Al Arab stands 648 feet high over the coastline and is one of the city's most unique landmarks.
Few skylines on the face of the planet can compare to Dubai's - and the world's tallest building, the 2,717 foot tall Burj Khalifa is truly a sight to behold.
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