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In 1947, three Bedouin boys discovered ancient scrolls in a cave near the Dead Sea, marking a significant moment in biblical archaeology.
A meteor blasts in from space at hypersonic speed, potentially explaining the destruction of the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
A total volume of 19 cubic miles of pyroclastic material could have caused tsunamis that devastated the coast of Egypt, linking ancient events to biblical stories.
In November 2016, an international team of swimmers crossed the Dead Sea from Jordan to Israel to raise awareness about its declining water levels.
The Dead Sea, located 1,400 feet below sea level, is said to have once bordered the infamous cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, now lost to history.
The Dead Sea drops by one meter every year, a consequence of the River Jordan's severe pollution and over-extraction of water for agriculture.
400 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea has shrunk by 16 meters in the past 40 years, raising concerns about its future and environmental health.