MIDDLE EAST: Egypt, Jordan, Israel Author virtualtraveler Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Dome of the Rock (Gold plated dome over rock where Prophet Mohammad was taken to Heaven and Temple Mount, previous Temple of Jerusalem.) Site of struggle between Muslims and Jews. Side Street off Nile River in Cairo. If a Bedouin offers you a full cup of tea, it means drink up and get out. Jordan Valley. King Hussein Border Crossing between Jordan and Israel. The ultra-Orthodox majority takes over rule in Israel. More coming. Post navigation Previous Article Previous Article: CUBA: Cars, Culture, Castro