Live context
Quick facts
- The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth's surface, sitting at approximately 430 meters (1,411 feet) below sea level.
- Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a remarkable ancient fortress built by King Herod in the 1st century BCE, with stunning views over the Dead Sea and the surrounding Judean Desert.
- The hypersaline waters of the Dead Sea contain about 9.6 times more salt than most oceanic bodies of water, allowing visitors to float effortlessly on its surface.
- Masada is home to the largest known ancient synagogue in Israel, which dates back to the 1st century CE and showcases intricate mosaics and remnants of ancient prayer houses.
- The cable car to Masada, completed in 1971, ascends 300 meters (984 feet) in just 3.5 minutes, providing breathtaking views of the desert landscape and the Dead Sea below.
Travel details
- Country
- Israel
- Wind (now)
- 8 km/h
- Coordinates
- 31.5590, 35.4732
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