Not only the lowest spot on earth, but also the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world, the Dead Sea, which joins Israel and Jordan, is legendary as a source of healing, and has become a popular center for health, rehabilitation and beauty treatments.

These ancient ruins are all that remain of Herod's three-tiered palace that was built as a refuge for his family: the upper tier served as the residence, with panoramic views to the north and east; the middle tier is a section of Herod's own winding staircase; and, the lowest tier features many restored frescoes and the bathhouse.

This 6,250-acre park is filled with marked hiking routes and more challenging trails leading to the top of the 400-meter-high Ha'etakim Cliff, which spans the entire length of the Dead Sea.

These eleven caves were made famous when the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscript of the Hebrew Bible, were discovered between the years 1947 and 1956.

This amusement and water park, located at the northern end of the Dead Sea, features water slides, wave pools and natural mineral mud-bathing areas.