Located 1,388 feet below sea level, it’s the lowest point on Earth. Its extreme salinity makes it incredibly buoyant, allowing people to float easily. Visitors often ask, “Why does the Dead ...

With war raging in the Middle East, efforts to tackle this ever-worsening ecological disaster appear to have dissolved too.

once Israel's flagship beach drawing international tourists to float in the world-famous waters of the Dead Sea. Now, this lush desert oasis at the lowest point on Earth sits in ruins beside the ...

once Israel's flagship beach drawing international tourists to float in the world-famous waters of the Dead Sea. Now, this lush desert oasis at the lowest point on Earth sits in ruins beside the ...

the salt causes you to float effortlessly on the surface. Many also believe that the Dead Sea (and its mud) has healing powers. Although that hasn't been proven, both the mud and the salty water ...

An abandoned lifeguard cabin, a rusty pier and mangled umbrellas are all that is left of Ein Gedi, once Israel's flagship beach drawing international tourists to float in the world-famous waters of ...