It will be difficult to find people who have not heard of Jordan's "Dead Sea". Whether you have heard the name before or not, the name must be strange to you. This name is such that as soon as we hear it, a curiosity arises in our mind, why is it called Dead Sea? Then why is it late? Let's find out some surprising information about this Dead Sea!

Long ago there was a king named Federer. His kingdom was by the sea. Four subjects were sacrificed every six years to satisfy the omnipresent sea. They were thrown from high mountains into the sea. Thus in one year four tenants were selected. Dedication to the first three is without any hassle. But disaster struck the fourth person. He was so thick and heavy that it was impossible for the king to push him alone. Some associates were called. They pushed the man so hard that the king himself slipped. He grabbed a rock from the hill and started sweating profusely. Eventually the rock fell off and fell directly into the sea water. As punishment, the sea god Poseidon kept him alive underwater for five hours. This sea has been known as the Dead Sea ever since.



There are some such folk tales, legends, stories and jokes surrounding the Dead Sea or the Dead Sea in Jordan. Another common belief about it is that people never drown in its water and no animal survives. Is there a secret hidden in this Dead Sea that prevents people from drowning even if they want to? Why can't any animal live in this water? Why is it called the Dead Sea? We have heard the name Dead Sea. But does everyone know the secret behind it? Let's find out 25 amazing facts about this Dead Sea surrounded by mystery.

1. This is called the Dead Sea. But the surprising thing is that it is not actually an ocean. Originally the Dead Sea was a saltwater lake.

2. It is the deepest saltwater lake in the world. Its depth is 1004 feet or 306 meters.

3. Even if the depth of the Dead Sea is measured in comparison to other oceans on earth, its depth is not a mere drop. Its coastline distance from sea level is 1401 feet or 428 meters which is the lowest beach in the world.

4. This hyper saline lake is one of the saline lakes in the world. Many may think that the Dead Sea is the most salty lake in the world. But where the salinity of Garabogazkol in the Caspian Sea is 35%, in Asal Lake in Djibouti it is 34.8%, in Lake Vanda in Antarctica it is 34%, and in the water of the Dead Sea it is 44%.



5. Since the Dead Sea or Dead Sea is not a sea but a lake, its size is also smaller than the sea. It is 50 kilometers long and 9 miles or 15 kilometers wide.

. So far it is clear that the salinity of this lake is much higher than other seas. It is 9.8 times saltier than other oceans which contains a mixture of calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride and other elements. That is why this Dead Sea is called Salt CO.

. There is no life in the Dead Sea. Acute salinity is the main cause. The presence of excess salt has made the water of this lake uninhabitable. The lake is named Dead Sea because of the non-existence of animals. Although the fact is not entirely true. As the amount of water increases during the rainy season, salinity decreases. Then became habitable for some bacteria.

. Just as the Dead Sea is unsuitable for animal life, it is also true that the Dead Sea is now one of the leading centers of medicine and healthcare. The presence of pollen and allergens is very low here. Being lowland, the effect of ultraviolet rays of the sun is less here. Moreover, high global pressure, high atmospheric pressure, and above all the huge presence of various minerals play an important role in curing diseases, which is why the Dead Sea is now considered as one of the fields of medical research.



9. Another important feature of this lake is that it is one of the main sources of pitch production. The Dead Sea emits large amounts of pitch, which was used to make Egyptian mummies. The Greeks named it Lake of Asphaltites because of its unusual pitch production capacity.

10. Its water never flows out of the lake. Surrounding it on all three sides. There is only one way open through which water can enter but not exit from other rivers or springs.

11. The taste of Dead Sea salt is very bitter compared to table salt which is very effective in curing skin diseases. It plays an important role in eliminating psoriasis, cellulite, acne, rashes, dandruff. There is no pair of this salt to reduce body pain and stress.

12. Nature itself is a wonder. That's why the Dead Sea is a wonder, but another wonderful creation is in the middle of the "Great Rift Valley." This lake is the deepest place in the Great Rift Valley. The Great Rift Valley is well known as the longest valley. Its length is 4000 miles which has passed over 20 countries.

13. This lake is the primary source of potassium which is used in agriculture all over the world.

14. There are palm groves all over the 617 acres of land in the Dead Sea region.

15. The lion's share of the local population depends on agriculture. About 50 percent of the money comes from agriculture.

16. Throughout the year, the lake is abuzz with the chirping of different species of birds. The Arabian Babbler is one of them.

16. The annual rainfall in the Dead Sea is less than 50 milliliters. Due to its low rainfall and hot climate, its climate is dry all year round.

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16. The Dead Sea is a prehistoric lake. Its history began 2 to 3.6 million years ago.

19. Queen Cleopatra, who was famous for her beauty, also chose the Dead Sea as her field of beauty. As a result, he ordered the construction of a cosmetic factory on the shores of the Dead Sea.

20 References to the Dead Sea are found in various religions. The Bible says that the Dead Sea will one day come to life. Decreased salinity will turn into freshwater and rejuvenation will occur.

21. Aristotle's various writings refer to the Dead Sea.

22. The Bible says that King David took refuge on the shores of the Dead Sea.

23. Minerals and salts are widely used in perfumery and cosmetics.

24. Many years ago the Dead Sea was known as "Stinky Sea".

25. We know no one will drown in the Dead Sea. We also know that the Dead Sea is high in salt. Due to which its density is also high. Its density is 1.24 liters. Salt contains 14% calcium, 4% potassium, 50% magnesium chloride and 30% sodium which increases the flooding of water. Because of this flood, people or anything else does not drown in the Dead Sea.

The location of this Dead Sea in Jordan is a unique wonder of nature. It is bordered by Israel and Palestine to the west and Jordan to the east. About three million years ago, the present-day Jordan River, the Dead Sea, and the Wadi Arabah region were repeatedly flooded by the Red Sea. This results in the formation of a narrow bay. The bay was connected to the Red Sea by a narrow connection in the Jezreel Valley. According to natural theory, the land between the valley and the Mediterranean Sea reached a considerable height about 2 million years ago. As a result, the bay created in this region by the flooding of the ocean is surrounded and turned into a lake.