The Dead Sea is famous for its religious significance and numerous mentions in the Bible. It lies 1,300 feet below sea level and it is the lowest and most mineral-rich body of water in the world. According to Biblical narratives, God rained down fire and brimstone on the cities, Sodom and Gomorrah, near the Dead Sea which became a salt lake. Some say in the Messianic Era, once mankind repents, the region will return to its original state--vibrant and filled with life. The Qumran Caves, near the Dead Sea, is the location where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, Biblical manuscripts dating back to the Third Century BC, were found.

The Dead Sea is famous for its religious significance and numerous mentions in the Bible. It lies 1,300 feet below sea level and it is the lowest and most mineral-rich body of water in the world. According to Biblical narratives, God rained down fire and brimstone on the cities, Sodom and Gomorrah, near the Dead Sea which became a salt lake. Some say in the Messianic Era, once mankind repents, the region will return to its original state--vibrant and filled with life. The Qumran Caves, near the Dead Sea, is the location where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, Biblical manuscripts dating back to the Third Century BC, were found.