Facts and Information about the Dead Sea

Mankind's fascination with the Dead Sea is certainly nothing new. Throughout history, this unique and rare region of the world has led mankind to question how it came to be and want to know more about the region's spiritual significance.

The story of the Dead Sea is as unique as the body of water itself. The Dead Sea was formed where two geological faults meet. Over a period of time, rain within the area along with waters converging from surrounding rivers and the Red Sea filled the chasm at this meeting point. The land that was once situated between the Dead Sea and the ocean continued to rise over time until it was no longer possible for the waters of the sea to completely cover the land. This chasm in turn became a lake.

The Dead Sea is found between Jordan and  Israel. This ancient wonder has served as a source for healing and inspiration throughout time due to its clean and pure air and the almost complete lack of pollution in the region. While the area remains dry, warm and sunny throughout the year, the reduced UV radiation within the region makes it virtually impossible for sunburns to occur.

As the second saltiest body of water in the entire world, the Dead Sea is approximately 33% salt. The question of why the Dead Sea is so salty is one that is often asked. The water that has formed the Dead Sea comes from the streams and rivers surrounding the area. While water flows into the Dead Sea no water actually flows out from the Dead Sea. Water is only able to leave the Sea through evaporation. The dry and hot climate of the region ensures that evaporation continues. As the water evaporates, salt and minerals are left behind, resulting in the remaining water being rich in minerals. Because water does not flow from the Dead Sea, any remaining salt is trapped in the water and on the nearby shores.

Even now, tourists continue to come to this area from all over the world in order to experience the benefits of the Dead Sea. Along with the high concentration of salt, the waters of the Dead Sea also contain high levels of vital minerals that work to remove toxins from the body, leaving one refreshed, rejuvenated and healthier in mind, body and spirit. Dead Sea salts are available in a high quality container complete with an individualized label that has been blessed by a licensed Reverend.

The Dead Sea has been known by many names throughout history, including the Eastern Sea and the Salt Sea. These names all reference the high salt content of this body of water. Only simple organisms are able to live in the waters of the Dead Sea as a result of the high salt content. Supplied by a variety of small springs and streams as well as the Jordan River, the Dead Sea is quite deep, extending to an average depth of 1,000 feet.

Today, the Dead Sea is just as important as it was during ancient times. People around the world are once again beginning to turn to the Dead Sea as a source of healing, inspiration and spiritual solitude. Although the region has remained locked in conflict throughout much of history, today the promotion of peace has begun in the region through recognition of shared experiences and mutual use through meditation and recognition of the area's benefits.