Deserts cover about one-third of the planet ’ s surface and represent 99 percent of land in the Middle East . Windswept , dry , scorching during the day and frigid by night ; they bear some of the most extreme conditions on earth . And yet , in a symbol of human perseverance , these beguiling arid landscapes were home to some of the world ’ s oldest and most influential civilizations for centuries .
Today , modern conveniences allow us to enjoy these wonders in absolute luxury , discovering treasures once sealed behind heavy tomb doors and buried beneath heaping dunes of amber sand from the comfort of elegant cruise ships and exclusive private tours . From the Nile River to newly opened Saudi Arabia , join us as we unearth an ancient vault of celebrated cities , timeless landscapes and archaeological treasures in the deserts of the Middle East .
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