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Undoubtedly, the most impressive in the world, the Jordan Rift Valley is a beautiful and dramatic landscape, which in the Dead Sea is over 400 meters below sea level. As the lowest point on earth, this vast expanse of water is the final destination of many rivers, among which is the river Jordan. When the waters reach the Dead Sea are surrounded by land and have no way out, so it evaporates leaving a thick, rich blend of salts and minerals that provide industry, agriculture and medicine some of the Dead Sea products exquisitos.El is flanked by mountains east and west by the hills of Jerusalem, giving it an almost otherworldly beauty. Although the area is sparsely populated and serenely quiet now, it is believed to have been home to five Biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Adama, Zeboiim and Zoar.

One of the natural and spiritual landscapes in the world's most spectacular east coast of the Dead Sea, which has evolved to become the center of both religious tourism, tourism and health and welfare of the entire region. A series of good roads, excellent hotels with spa and fitness facilities as well as archaeological and spiritual discoveries make this region a tempting destination for international visitors, like one day it was to kings, emperors, traders, prophets and pilgrims in antiquity.

The highlight of the Dead Sea is the warm and salty waters, which contain ten times more salt than the rest of the world's oceans and are rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and other minerals. Its warm and incredibly rich in minerals floating have attracted visitors since ancient times, including King Herod and the beautiful Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. All have been delighted with the black mud and encouraging the Dead Sea and floated easily over the water looking at the sky while soaking her healthy minerals while they warmed with light rays of Jordan.

important:
If you want to combine a visit to the Dead Sea with a diving trip to Aqaba in Jordan during your stay, enjoy the experience first of the Dead Sea. Doing the opposite will understand that the recommended option is the best to see any cuts or scratches that can occur on coral reefs.
Jordan Tourist Office