Middle East

Point to any important crossroads on the globe, and you’re sure to land on a region that’s experienced friction. Certainly, the Middle East qualifies, standing as it does at the juncture of Eurasia and Africa, the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. Birthplace and spiritual center of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and a host of other faiths, it’s no surprise that throughout history, the Middle East has been a hub of world affairs. The monumental ancient treasures here keep us coming back again and again.