Documentary about the Middle East and its history. Pan up to minarets of mosque in Damascus; CU moazin chanting; large group of Muslims praying, bowing; shot of nearby Christian church; multiple views around Damascus; street-level view of modern housing; CU map highlighting Jordan; long shot, car traveling highway toward Amman; busy street from above, downtown Amman; men exchange currency; pan over housing in Amman; views of refugee village in Jordan