The Dead Sea is the lowest and the saltiest body of water and therefore, one of the most unique phenomena's on earth. For the last two thousand years it has been the object of much scientific speculations. Many strange things are believed about it. From the bible is a belief that under its dark, brewing waters lay the destroyed cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Myths were generated with such theories there existed fire breathing creatures on the shores and in the waters. There is a story in which Vespasian; Roman emperor threw some slaves into the water, hands and legs bound. Instead of sinking to a watery death they quickly floated to the surface. People have been cured by the Dead Sea and it's products since recorded history.

The ratio of minerals is also unique. The concentration of magnesium, potassium, calcium and other minerals is very high compared with the levels of SO4 and SO3 which are very low. Many mineral springs can be found from Jericho in the north down to the Arava desert in the south. Some of these springs contain unique natural minerals.

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