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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 →

The Ein Gedi Oasis
Israel / Places We Go / Wild Places We Go

The Ein Gedi Oasis

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Justin • 1 Comment

At the foot of the Judaean Mountains, along the western shore of the Dead Sea, can be found the Ein Gedi Oasis. Ein Gedi is fed by several springs which flow through two canyons, Wadi David and Wadi Arugot. The springs are, in turn, fed by rain that falls in the Judaean Mountains which, after … Continue reading →

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