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The Dead Sea is a salt lake bounded on the west by Israel and on the east by Jordan. As with so many other sites in Israel, the Dead Sea has ties to biblical history.
Virtual Tour of the Dead Sea
Learn the what, where, when and how of the salt lake called the Dead Sea.
Ahava - Beauty Products from the Dead Sea
World famous health products from Ahava (translation = love, which is appropriate because you will probably love their products).
David Bloch's Salt Archive
What does salt have to do with culture you ask. Or with history, religion and economics for that matter. Find out at this extraordinary site, dedicated to all aspects of one understated mineral. Pass the salt please.
Dead Sea
From Extreme Science - why is it called the Dead Sea? Why is the Dead Sea so salty? and more.
Dead Sea Hotels
Independent reservations guide to choosing the best hotels on the Dead Sea.
Dead Sea in Danger
Report from the BBC - the saltiest body of water on earth and is shrinking dramatically due to human decisions to siphon off its waters.
Dead Sea Mor Dermatology and Rheumatology Clinic
This clinic is situated at the solarium on the shores of the Dead Sea in close proximity to the major hotels of the area (Ein Bokek).
Dead Sea Scrolls - Glossary of Terms
Comprehensive list from M.A. Hoselton's Dead Sea Scrolls Resources.
Dead Sea Tourism Guide
Information on all Dead Sea related topics, including beaches, dermatological clinics, natural cosmetics, accomodations, major tourist sites and spas.
Dead Sea Tourist
Independent guide to the Dead Sea, its hotels, climate, health resources and more.
The Dead Sea Works
The Dead Sea Works, a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of chemical products including various grades of Potash, KCl, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Chloride and Bromine extracted from the mineral rich Dead Sea, has been operating since 1931.
Ein Bokek
Located on the shores of the Dead Sea, this resort area, named for a nearby spring, has twelve luxury hotels and spas and clinics for the treatment of dermatological maladies. Website offers ample information on the area.
Ein Gedi - An Archaeological Expedition
Home page of the expedition scheduled for 27th December, 1998 - 29th January, 1999. Want to volunteer to dig?
FOCUS On Israel: The Living Dead Sea
Article by Wendy Elliman, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Friend of the Earth - Middle East
From the Friends of the Earth - Middle East web site, background, development, mineral extraction and preservation of the Dead Sea area, the Gulf of Eilat and more.
Masada
From the Biblelands Project's virtual tour of Israel, facts and pictures of Masada.
The Orion Center for the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Orion Center, at the Hebrew University, stimulates and fosters research on the Scrolls, provides a forum for unique Scroll opportunities in Jerusalem, and coordinates research. Website includes a virtual tour of the Qumran caves.

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