Nestled along the winding valleys of Ajloun, Kafranjah, Arjan, and Rajeb, the ancient water mills stand as timeless witnesses to the rhythm of rural life. Their stone foundations, weathered by time ...

For Claire Dinhut, life at her family's 1,000-year-old water mill is full of beauty, hard work and a deep connection to history — even when the river floods Ashley Vega is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE.