The Dead Sea is probably one of the most recognizable sites in Jordan. Considered the lowest point on earth, 1412 ft below sea level making it the lowest land elevation on Earth. It holds some of the world’s greatest natural skincare resources. 85 km south west of Amman, about a thirty to forty minuet drive, one can be within inches of the gravel laden beaches that look over to Palestine.

It is not actually a sea, but rather an extremely large lake. During hazy days it is hard to see the other shore, yet on sunny clear days it can be seen.

Unfortunately The Dead Sea has been receding rapidly; In 1930 the surface area was 1,050 km2 (410 square miles) but now is only 605 km2 which is about 234 square miles.

Landscape Photograph of the Dead Sea and the Mountains by Jordan Photographer Rashad Anabtawi

Landscape Photograph of the Dead Sea and the Mountains by Jordan Landscape Photographer Rashad Anabtawi

Landscape Photograph of the Dead Sea and the salt shores by Jordan Landscape Photographer Rashad Anabtawi

Landscape Photograph of a Cliff-side cave at the Dead Sea in Jordan by Jordan Photographer Rashad Anabtawi

Landscape Photograph of a Tourist on the Salt Shores by Jordan Landscape Photographer Rashad Anabtawi

The salt concentration is so strong that it collides and concentrates on the sunbathed rocks, cumulating over time and growing upon itself to create intricate stalagmites designed beautifully and convolutedly.

It is true that the salt concentration of the water will lift you up and allow you to read while literally carelessly floating.