holiest sites in one of the world s great faiths. each year millions of muslims come from around the world to saudi arabia to take part in the walk. in addition to an sheet wonders, this country is also home to modern ones, including soaring achievements in architecture. egypt is a thriving center of learning and achievement thousands before other parts of the world. the wonders of iz s, luxor and alexandria are proud monuments to that ancient heritage. all over the world people dream of walking through the ruins of petra in jordan. iraq was the cradle of civilization and is a land of natural beauty.