Since then, this body of water, known as the Dead Sea since Greco-Roman times ... courses through a black basalt canyon and under the ancient Roman bridge. Bagron looks down and grimaces.

Containing up to eight times more minerals than most sea water, the Dead Sea is the saltiest in the world. It's believed that this, combined with the unique atmosphere in the area, is the secret ...

Also, floating in water means blood is diverted around from ... a doctor who is involved in studying the health effects of the Dead Sea. This is because a small amount of ultra violet radiation ...

Before us, across the flat-calm Dead Sea ... while ships plied the sea. Springs and runoff from the steep hills were carefully engineered to provide water for drinking and agriculture, and ...

The Dead Sea at an elevation of 430 metre, is the lowest point on earth and due to high salinity of its water, it cannot support any marine life--fishes or weeds. The salty water and its ...

Through your camera lens, explore the tranquil beauty of the Dead Sea. Whether seeking creative ... Qasr al-Yahud has been under Israeli military control since the Six Day War in 1967 and is ...

For 2,000 years, a heap of large stones standing on hills overlooking the Dead Sea remained almost untouched ... The Seleucid coins were minted under Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the villain of ...