8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Need to See in The Middle East

There's no shortage of history in the Middle East, and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has been quick to recognize some of the region's most storied places as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From ruins that have withstood the test of time to neighborhoods that deserve preservation, check out some of the Middle East's most impressive UNESCO sites, and view the complete list of sites in the Middle East here.