02/04/2024
A trip to Jordan is not complete without a visit to the dead sea, a landlocked salt lake between Israel and Jordan in western Asia.
There are contending theories about the Dead Sea formation. About 3.7 million years ago, the area now known as the Jordan River Valley was repeatedly flooded by water from the Mediterranean Sea. Shifts in tectonic plates led to the rising and dropping of the floor of the valley. The harsh desert climate led to gradual evaporation and shrinking of the lake until about 70,000 years ago, what remained was the Dead Sea with its low elevation. In fact the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth and one of the saltiest bodies of water.
The minerals and salts exclusive to the Dead Sea have been attracting visitors for thousands of years. The high concentration of antiseptic minerals in the mud and salt of the Dead Sea makes it especially beneficial for skin diseases. Covering the body in mud extracted from the Dead Sea helps the minerals become absorbed into the skin. Your skin will feel better than ever after a float in the Dead sea 💙
