More than 825 scrolls were found in the caves that surround the Dead Sea. These contain both biblical and non-biblical writings in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek.
The Dead Sea is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean, and is filled with minerals that naturally occur in our bodies, such as calcium, iodine, saline, potassium and bromide.
The Dead Sea acts as a natural spa and is known to have healing powers for acne, psoriasis, hives, cellulite, dry skin, dandruff and other skin problems, as well as muscle and bone aches.
A strange phenomenon is known to occur in the Dead Sea in which asphalt rises to the surface of the water.
Because of the excessive salt concentration, animal and plant life is unable to survive in the Dead Sea, hence its name.
