Dead Sea

• The Dead Sea, also known as the Salt Sea, lies between Jordan and Israel and is the world’s lowest saline lake at 1,388 ft (423m) below sea level. It is 42 miles long (67 km) and 11 miles wide (18 km).
• It was located in the Roman Province of Arabia Petraea (106 CE onwards)

Roman Roads

• Via Traiana Nova or King's Highway
  • passed from Aqaba to Damascus running to the east of the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea Scrolls

• The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient manuscripts that were found hidden in the Qumrun caves next to the Dead Sea.
• The Qumrun Caves are located at Qumrun, one mile (2km) from the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea