Facts about Dead Sea in Jordan
The Dead Sea is one of the most salty bodies of water on Earth's surface. Its salinity is approximately 10 times that of other seas. This is due to the increased evaporation rate, due to the hot and dry conditions in the region, which results in the concentration of salt and other minerals, which has made it free of all forms of life except bacteria.
Dead sea water flows from the Jordan River, one of its main tributaries, located in the south-western part of the Asian continent between the States of Jordan and Palestine, the lowest point on the Earth's surface, with a beach level of 420 metres below the Earth's surface, other names such as; Sea of salt.
The Dead Sea is the biggest free spa on the planet and therefore has great appeal to both residents of the bordering countries and tourists. The Dead Sea's significance is also due to the fact that it has turned into a contemporary tourist health resort because the water of the sea is so salty that they can easily float on the water, thus making it a fun experience to swim in the sea.
They put metal-rich mud on their bodies. These salts, in addition, help in the management of various health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psorasis, and even bone cancer anyone suffers from. It is often considered a geographical phenomenon such a freshwater lake that enters but does not exit into any other water body such as the Dead Sea.
The Dead Sea region occupies a religious status, as it is considered the cradle of some heavenly religions, as well as a great cultural and historical status, as the Dead Sea is mentioned in many ancient manuscripts and maps. The history of the Dead Sea dates back about 3 million years.
It has natural properties that give it therapeutic importance, as many people visit it to seek treatment and relaxation. Dead Sea salts and minerals are used in the preparation of cosmetics, and its water contains black minerals that are beneficial and nourishing for the skin, so they can be applied directly to the skin.