Majestic Desert Landscapes

Breathtaking views of rocky formations and ancient ruins in arid desert regions, highlighting the stark beauty of natural wonders.

Jordan, Petra Region. Trekking the ancient trading route from the Nabeatean capital of Petra through the Shara Mountains towards the Dead Sea a local Beduin guide leads the way. (MR)

Syria, Palmyra. A tourist walks amongst the ancient ruins of Queen Zenobia's city at Palmyra.(MR)

Jordan, Wadi Rum desert.

Bedouin and camels in Wadi Rum Jordan Middle East.

Asia, Iran, Naqsh-e Rustam. Tourist photographing royal tombs.

Ephesus in Kusadasi Turkey

People with camels in a desert, Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp, Sahara Desert, Souss-Massa-Draa, Morocco

Morocco, Marrakesh, Caleche (horse-drawn carriage) driver outside rosy city walls (MR)

Hikers in the Judean mountains

People visiting the Fort Jabrin on a sunny day, Fort Jabrin, Oman, Asia

Petra, Jordan; Man with a hat enjoying the view

USA, Arizona, Sedona. Guide discussing petroglyphs at the Palatki Ruins

The Taka Mountains, Kassala, Sudan, Africa

Woman sitting on a donkey cart, Merv, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Turkmenistan, Central Asia, Asia

Visit of Acting Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett to Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, where she joined First Lady Laura Bush, National Park Service Director Fran Mainella, Mesa Verde Superintendent Larry Wiese, and other dignitaries for speeches, tours marking the Park's 100th anniversary

Omar walks through his home town, just south of Mahmid, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Donkeys on the path to The Petra Monastery (Al Dayr), Petra Archaeological Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Jordan, Petra-Wadi Musa, Ancient Nabatean City of Petra, Royal Palace, souvenir vendor, R, MR_JOR_11_004(MR)

Saudi Arabia, Medina, Al-Ula, Hegra. Tourists at the Hegra Archaeological Area. (Editorial Use Only)

Back view of young woman looking at the city, Ouarzazate, Morocco

Jordan, Ancient Nabataean city of Petra. The Urn Tomb, souvenir vendor.

Goreme, , Turkey, landscape, Cappadocia, skyline, travel, Asia, scenery, general view, panorama

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Kenya: Amboseli National Park, Saruni's village, Maasai men with cattle in distance, sunset. (Editorial Usage Only)

Four Seasons Resort Hotel, maid service collects laundry from a guest room

Four artists, Hasankeyf on the Tigris River, Batman, Turkey

MOROCCO, Atlantic Coast, AGADIR: The Medina of Agadir, Craft & Cultural Village Lantern

A local bedouin man looks out over Wadi Rum, Jordan (MR).

Camel cart on the street with Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan, India (MR)

Man walking on road in an area near Jerusalem, possibly Mizpah (Neby Samwil) ca. between 1950 and 1977.

A road through the desert at sunset, Luxor, Egypt

Morocco, Berber Night Excursion

Rear view of boy admiring an old kasbah, Ounila Valley, Atlas mountains, Ouarzazate province, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Goreme, , Turkey, Cappadocia, traditional life, travel, old household items, Asia

China, Beijing. The Great Wall of China at Juyongguan in the Jundu Mountains at Juyong Pass. Ming Dynasty. Nian Carriage, vehicle for Ming Dynasty emperors carriage with Great Wall in distance. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Marsa alam, egypt 9 february 2025: off-road vehicle parked on a gravel road in marsa alam, egypt, with people in the background near traditional architecture under a clear blue sky

A Woman Tourist Visits The Nabatean Ruins, Petra Jordan

High angle view of female tourist walking at Salt Canyon, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia, Afar

Berber Village, Atlas Mountains, Morocco.

Fairy chimney rock formations, cave churches, Zelve, Cappadocia, Turkey, Asia

Salt statues at Salinas Grandes in Argentina

A sign encourages Burning Man participants to not stop in local towns on their way out of the Black Rock desert in order not to

Tourists at sunset in front of the castle Qala'at Ibn Ma'n, Palmyra, Tadmur, Syria, Asia

Tourist woman taking picture of friend at a sarcophagus embedded in white travertine rocks of Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Turkey

Two Jordanian Police officers that patrol the UNESCO site. Petra, is a historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, Petra is also called the 'Rose City' because of the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. It is adjacent to the mountain of Jabal Al-Madbah, in a basin surrounded by mountains forming the eastern flank of the Arabah valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Access to the city is through a famously picturesque gorge called the Siq, which leads directly to the Khazneh. Jordon.

Back view of faceless traveler sightseeing remains of ancient castle under Milky Way at starry night

Isreali Flag at Masada National Park Judaean Desert, Southern Di

Asia. Jordan. Wadi Rum Desert. Car Asia.

Africa, Egypt. Daily life along the banks of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor (Editorial Usage Only)

DESIERTO-SENALIZACION HACIA EL CASTILLO QASR JARANA. Location: CASTILLO. QASR KHARANAH.

Pedreres de s'Hostal. Ciutadella. Menorca. Islas Baleares.España.

Tunisia, The Jerid Area, Tozeur, Belvedere Rocks, head of Abdulkacem Chebbi, Tunisian poet, sunset

Palace on wheel train passing Jaisalmer fort, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Copyright: xManojxNavalkar/DinodiaxPhotox

Hovenweep National Monument

Western visitor, the treasury of Pertra, Jordan

Couple enjoying the view of rocky landscape at dusk, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turke

Asia. Jordan. Petra Area. Ancient Ruins of Beida Village. Tourist Bus Asia.

Jordan, Petra. Archeologist approaches the Obelisk Tomb made up of Egyptian, Greek and Roman elements. (MR)

Jordan, Petra Region. Trekking the ancient trading route from the Nabeatean capital of Petra through the Shara Mountains towards the Dead Sea a local Beduin guide leads the way. (MR)

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Notes on the wailing Western wall in Jerusalem Israel.. Notes on the wailing Western wall in Jerusalem Israel

A bedoiun guide driving through Wadi Rum, Jordan (MR).

In the mountain upon the Kings valley South Egypt

Dead Sea, Jordan, Middle East (MR)

The Mano Del Desierto, a large sculpted hand in the Atacama Desert; Atacama Desert, Chile

hiker on the path to Ferragut beach, horse trail, Menorca, Biosphere Reserve, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Sunny scenic view Machu Picchu ruins, Peru

Mexico, Puerto Vallarta. Holiday sand sculptures along the Malecon.

Morocco, Ouarzazate Province. Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Berber serving tea. (MR)

Namibia, Damaraland, Twyfelfontein, Eoman sitting on basalt organ pipes

Visit of Acting Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett to Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, where she joined First Lady Laura Bush, National Park Service Director Fran Mainella, Mesa Verde Superintendent Larry Wiese, and other dignitaries for speeches, tours marking the Park's 100th anniversary

Tourists At Star Wars Movie Set Near Tozeur, Tunisia

Bali, Indonesia. Tanah Lot, one of Indonesian's most famous temples. Situated on a ocean cliff, the constant waves have eroded the foundation.

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