Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is known in Arabic as  “Bahr Lott”, the sea of Lott.  As the name suggests, the Dead Sea is entirely devoid of plants' and animals' life.  This is due to extremely high content of salt and other minerals.  350 gm of salt per kilogram of water as compared to about 40 gm in the world’s oceans.  These natural elements give the water of the Dead Sea certain curative properties recognized since the days of Herod, over two thousand years ago.

The Dead Sea is also famous geographically as “the lowest point on earth “, lying some 400 metres below sea level.  In addition to the historical significance of the “Salt Sea”. As it was referred to in the Bible, the Dead Sea is an important and rich source of minerals, essential for agricultural and industrial development, as well as for the treatment of various medical conditions such as psoriasis.  Visitors to the Dead Sea come always with an unforgettable swimming experience, as the high density of the water makes sinking virtually impossible.  While marine enthusiasts will find a paradise in Aqaba, the Dead Sea is a great place to catch up on your reading.