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Exploring The Ancient Epicenter Of Sin: Sodom
Israel / Places We Go

Exploring The Ancient Epicenter Of Sin: Sodom

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Justin • 2 Comments

Actually, no one knows exactly where the ancient and infamous cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were. However, the rough location of the cities has always been suspected to have been in this area and the hills here are even named Mount Sodom: Mount Sodom overlooks the Dead Sea and a dirt road leading to it … Continue reading →

The Dead Sea: The Lowest Place On Earth
Israel / Palestinian Territories / Places We Go

The Dead Sea: The Lowest Place On Earth

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Justin • 5 Comments

Sitting in the largest and deepest basin in the world, the Dead Sea presents us with one of the most unique environments to be found on our planet. This sign is found near the top of the cliffs that drop down to the Dead Sea… But, with its surface now almost 1,400 feet below sea … Continue reading →

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