The Dead Sea’s shores stretch along Israel/West Bank to the west and Jordan to the east, meeting at Earth’s lowest dry-land elevation, roughly 1,300 feet (≈430 meters) below sea level. That single fact shapes everything here: hotter air, denser water, and surreal landscapes. As a visitor, your real question isn’t “which country is best,” but […]
The Dead Sea Scrolls are among the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Found in caves near Qumran on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, these ancient manuscripts—dating roughly from the 3rd century BCE to the 1st century CE—reveal how Jews read, copied, and debated sacred texts in the Second Temple era. […]
The Dead Sea is a small lake with a big reputation. Straddling Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west, it sits at roughly −1,444 feet (−440 meters) below sea level—Earth’s lowest land elevation. Famous for effortless floating, other superlatives tell an urgent story: extreme salinity, intense evaporation, falling water […]
The Dead Sea is famous for a simple, almost magical moment: you lean back and—without kicking—you bob to the surface like a cork. Sitting in the Jordan Rift Valley at roughly 1,410 ft (430 m) below sea level, this hypersaline lake lets nearly everyone float with zero effort thanks to its unusual chemistry and physics. […]
The Dead Sea, straddling Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan, is famous for water so dense you float without trying. Beyond the fun photo, its chemistry is unique: unlike normal seas dominated by table salt (sodium chloride), the Dead Sea is loaded with other minerals that shape its feel, buoyancy, and uses (as of 2025). […]
The Dead Sea sits in the Jordan Rift Valley at roughly 1,443 feet (440 meters) below sea level, making it Earth’s lowest exposed land. It has no natural outlet to the ocean, yet sunlight and desert heat take water away every day. What stays behind are salts—year after year—so the brine grows ever denser and […]
The quest to identify the world’s lowest points is a fascinating journey across diverse geographies. From the hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea to the mysterious depths of the Mariana Trench, each site offers unique insights into Earth’s topography. Lowest Point on Land: The Dead Sea Situated at the borders of Israel and Jordan, the […]
Nestled along Israel’s southern Mediterranean shore, Ashdod Beach captivates visitors with its golden sands, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant seaside culture. Just a short drive from major cities—22 miles south of Tel Aviv and 39 miles west of Jerusalem—this coastline spans over 8 km and hosts a series of Blue Flag “Golden Beaches” celebrated for their […]
Jerusalem sits on the spine of the Judaean Mountains, roughly halfway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea. It is Israel’s seat of government and a city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. As of 2025, Jerusalem is also Israel’s most populous municipality. It blends ancient stones with a modern capital’s courts, ministries, universities, […]
