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The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan and Israel. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River. Its surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level. Earth's lowest elevation on land. It is 304 m deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. With a salinity of 342 g/kg, or 34.2%, it is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water – 9.6 times as salty as the ocean – and has a density of 1.24 kg/litre, which makes swimming similar to floating. This salinity makes for a harsh environment in which plants and animals cannot flourish, hence its name.
The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan and Israel. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River. Its surface and shores are 430.5 metres below sea level. Earth's lowest elevation on land. It is 304 m deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. With a salinity of 342 g/kg, or 34.2%, it is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water – 9.6 times as salty as the ocean – and has a density of 1.24 kg/litre, which makes swimming similar to floating. This salinity makes for a harsh environment in which plants and animals cannot flourish, hence its name.
This is the place where the Dead Sea scrolls where discovered in Israel. A young Shepard throwing a stone at a goat heard it crash against pottery and discovered the scrolls in caves in the mountains. The visit was rather disappointing: you can’t go to the caves and you are limited to see the ruins of some early Christian sect and a small museum. While learning about the sect was interesting, my imagination surrounding the Dead Sea scrolls had expected something else from Qumran.
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The Dead Sea
Biankini Village Resort Dead Sea

Biankini Village Resort Dead Sea

3 out of 5
kalia Kalya Israeli Settlement
Stay at this beach resort in Kalya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Qumran National Park and Kalia Beach are located ...
השלט בטלויזיה היה עם סוללה אחת במקום שתיים לא היה נייר טואלט בחדר ולוקח זמן עד שהביאו אין טלפון בחדר כך שצריך להתקשר מהנייד כדי להגיע לקבלה ולוקח המון זמן עד שעונים ארונות לא נסגרים עד הסוף, תחזוקה בחדרים לקויה בחסר אוכל החדר אוכל סביר

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Biankini Village Resort Dead Sea
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2.5 out of 5
Kalia Beach Kalya Israeli Settlement
Stay at this beach holiday park in Kalya. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 3 indoor pools. Popular attractions Kalia Beach and Qasr el Yahud Baptism Site ...
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Kalya Kibbutz Hotel

Kalya Kibbutz Hotel

3 out of 5
Kalya Kalya Israeli Settlement
The price is ₹16,988 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
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Stay at this guesthouse in Kalya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Qumran National Park and Kalia Beach are located ...
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Al-Istiklal Suites

Al-Istiklal Suites

3 out of 5
Al-Istiklal Building , Al Irsal Street Ramallah
Stay at this aparthotel in Ramallah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arafat's Tomb and Al Manara Square are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
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Villa Herodion

Villa Herodion

3.5 out of 5
778 Hachnasat Orchim Tekoa Israeli Settlement
Stay at this villa in Tekoa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Milk Grotto and Shepherd's Fields are located ...
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Olive Palace Restaurant and Lounge

Olive Palace Restaurant and Lounge

3 out of 5
1 Olive Palace Drive al-Khader Israeli Settlement
Stay at this spa apartment in al-Khader. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Western Wall and Mosque of Omar are located ...
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This is the place where the Dead Sea scrolls where discovered in Israel. A young Shepard throwing a stone at a goat heard it crash against pottery and discovered the scrolls in caves in the mountains. The visit was rather disappointing: you can’t go to the caves and you are limited to see the ruins of some early Christian sect and a small museum. While learning about the sect was interesting, my imagination surrounding the Dead Sea scrolls had expected something else from Qumran.

Qumran National Park

Learn about the local history of Kalya when you spend time at Qumran National Park. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Qumran National Park

Kalia Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kalia Beach during your travels in Kalya? Amble around the area's seaside or experience its museums.

Kalia Beach