Jericho is a city located near the Jordan River in the West Bank.
It is the capital of the Jericho Governorate, and has a population of over 20,000.
Situated well below sea level, Jericho is the lowest permanently inhabited site on earth.
It is also believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world.
Springs in and around Jericho have made it attractive for human habitation for thousands of years.
Archaeologists have unearthed remains of settlements here which date back to 11,000 years ago.
The Dead Sea, also called the Salt Sea, is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water.
This salinity makes for a harsh environment where animals cannot flourish, hence its name.
The seawater's high density makes swimming difficult but provides a relaxing floating experience.
The Dead Sea area has become a major center for health research.
The mineral content of the water and other factors may have therapeutic properties.
It sure seemed to invigorate these two muddy friends; you'd think they were in their teens.
Jericho is a city located near the Jordan River in the West Bank.
It is the capital of the Jericho Governorate, and has a population of over 20,000.
Situated well below sea level, Jericho is the lowest permanently inhabited site on earth.
It is also believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world.
Springs in and around Jericho have made it attractive for human habitation for thousands of years.
Archaeologists have unearthed remains of settlements here which date back to 11,000 years ago.
The Dead Sea, also called the Salt Sea, is one of the world's saltiest bodies of water.
This salinity makes for a harsh environment where animals cannot flourish, hence its name.
The seawater's high density makes swimming difficult but provides a relaxing floating experience.
The Dead Sea area has become a major center for health research.
The mineral content of the water and other factors may have therapeutic properties.
It sure seemed to invigorate these two muddy friends; you'd think they were in their teens.
