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The

Dead Sea

A therapeutic wonder in nature

The lowest point on earth known to man is the The Dead Sea waters, rich in a wide variety 1960s this particular source was diverted,
Dead Sea—a natural wonder full of surprises of minerals, are famous for their therapeutic and thus created a situation whereby the sea
such as a unique ecosystem, stunning views, qualities, and the wetlands surrounding the lost volume due to man’s interference and
and minerals that enhance the health of us Sea are blessed with unique flora and fauna. nature’s climate changes. No new source was
all. This surprising body of water is bordered Nevertheless, the Dead Sea is drying up at an created to replenish the lake.
by Israel and Jordan and whilst renowned alarming rate.
as a sea, it is a lake—the world’s deepest The Dead Sea works mineral extraction
hypersaline lake to be precise. The extremely There are numerous reasons for this anomaly, industry is another reason for the water
high salinity makes it impossible to dive and although primarily, the Dead Sea needs water receding levels. The therapeutic benefits
frolic, but the sensation of relaxation whilst from other natural sources in the surrounding of these minerals have proven themselves
floating is second to none. area, such as the Jordan River. But in the throughout history and today they are bottled,

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