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Yam Ha Melach


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Yam Ha Melach. If you are in jerusalem this is a long day trip but not as long as some of the other day trips like a trip up north to the galil or golan. It’s an incredibly unique area, and not just because of its depth.

Dead Sea, Israel Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Dead Sea, Israel Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin from www.galenfrysinger.com

In fact, it is the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. Web over the years, the silent desert around this sea became a refuge for spiritual escapists. Web the dead sea israel at 423 metres (or 1,388 feet) below sea level, is the lowest point on the earth and is known in hebrew as yam hamelach or the sea of salt due to its high saline concentration.

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Dead Sea, Israel Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Web the dead sea israel at 423 metres (or 1,388 feet) below sea level, is the lowest point on the earth and is known in hebrew as yam hamelach or the sea of salt due to its high saline concentration. If you are in jerusalem this is a long day trip but not as long as some of the other day trips like a trip up north to the galil or golan. Web over the years, the silent desert around this sea became a refuge for spiritual escapists. The furthest place you would go is less than two hours from jerusalem although as you will see you don’t need to go so far.

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