The “Dead Sea” – a Source of Life, Health and Hope
8 January, 2016
The Dead Sea, at 423 metres (1388 feet) below sea level is the lowest point on earth. This unique lake, whilst not the saltiest in the world, is renowned for the therapeutic benefits of its water, its mud and the sun’s rays. However, it is the deepest hypersaline lake, reaching a depth of 377 meters (1237 feet) at its deepest point. Situated in the Judean Desert, the Dead Sea is an endorheic lake. In other words, water flows in but there is no natural outlet. As a result, for millions of years the water entering the lake has, due to
