All attempts to dive into the Dead Sea
doomed to failure.
The salt content in water is so great,
that people can freely lie on its surface.

phenomenon of the Dead Sea

Dead Sea has long attracted attention of scientists. Despite the fact that on Earth there are other similar water bodies (eg Lake Assal, which is considered the most saline lake in the world), it is Dead Sea is the greatest interest. On its shores there were events described in the Bible.

High salinity makes water Dead Sea uninhabitable in her living organisms, except for a few species of bacteria, and at the same time gives it healing powers. Hundreds of thousands of people come here to receive medical treatment, taking thermal and mud baths, and since tan in the usual sense of the word is not necessary, for the convenience of women is better to take a comfortable shawls or light sundresses.

Near Dead Sea found the famous Qumran manuscripts. It's more than 600 manuscripts, proving that the Jewish Essene grid in the second century BC professed principles remarkably similar to the evangelical precepts.

The lowest point on the dry surface of the Earth

Depression Dead Sea is located between Israel and Jordan, and extends to the African continent. Its age is estimated at 12 thousand years, and the first information about the Dead Sea can be found even in the holy scriptures, where it is called the "Salt Sea", which feeds the water sacred river Jordan. Length Dead Sea 80 km and a maximum width - about 18 kilometers - between the mountains of Moab to the east and the Judean desert in the west. The total area of the sea is approximately 1200 square kilometers. The southern part of its much deeper than the center, where the average depth is about 10 meters. Is the same low point of the seabed at a depth of 794 meters from the Mediterranean Sea level.

Name " Dead Sea " is actually incorrect - it is a lake, which knows no ebb and flow.However, the level of water in it is constantly changing depending on the season. High salt content in the Dead Sea because it is draining. Gotten into it the water of Jordan is not going anywhere. Under the scorching sun, it evaporates quickly, and it contains salts gradually accumulate.That is why the lake is not too good for this beach holiday. However, the history and the unique properties of water from the Dead Sea have made it very attractive for tourists.