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Rosneath, UK110 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
Lot, or Lut as he is known locally, famously fled the city of Sodom after debating with God the exact conditions under which it would be destroyed. On his way to safety his wife looked back to check that things were going as planned and was turned into a pillar of salt. Lot then took refuge in a cave in the hills along with his two daughters.
The cave known as Lot's Cave is high in the cliff-side above Al-Sifa. Heading south on road 65 from the Dead Sea Hotels Area, pass through the Potash Township and take a left at Gawr Al-Safi where there is a large green signpost indicating the cave. About 300 metres after the junction there's a new visitors' centre under construction on the left and a blue sign marked "Lot's Cave" fixed to the wall . The road was unsurfaced when we visited, and quite steep in places, but passable with care. Continue up the side of the cliff to the reception area at the bottom of the steps. There are 300 steps to climb to get to the ruins of the Byzantine monastery that used to stand here. What's visible now is a nave built into the cliff, a large water cistern, foundations of outer buildings, and a lintel over the entrance to the cave in the cliff itself. The cave is surprisingly large inside, but in fact only extends about 6m into the cliff,and about 3m down. Immediately outside the cave entrance there is a mosaic floor but this has been re-covered with the sand and gravel which has protected it over the centuries. The plan is to install a glass cover over the mosaic which will allow visitors to see and even walk over the mosaic without damaging it.
The view from the monastery is impressive, stretching from the industrial salt pans in the north, across to the industries at the base of the cliffs on the Israeli side of the border, and on the Jordanian side, across fertile, irrigated, agricultural land apparently producing prodigious quantities of tomatoes. Our guide told us that he had lived in this area since he was eight years old and had seen the Dead Sea recede over 5km, exposing the land now growing tomatoes. The reduction in the flow of the Jordan, due to abstraction, and over-expoloitation of the mineral resources of the Dead Sea were mentioned as causes for this.
There was no fee to access the site but we left our guide a generous tip as he had looked after us well.
The cave known as Lot's Cave is high in the cliff-side above Al-Sifa. Heading south on road 65 from the Dead Sea Hotels Area, pass through the Potash Township and take a left at Gawr Al-Safi where there is a large green signpost indicating the cave. About 300 metres after the junction there's a new visitors' centre under construction on the left and a blue sign marked "Lot's Cave" fixed to the wall . The road was unsurfaced when we visited, and quite steep in places, but passable with care. Continue up the side of the cliff to the reception area at the bottom of the steps. There are 300 steps to climb to get to the ruins of the Byzantine monastery that used to stand here. What's visible now is a nave built into the cliff, a large water cistern, foundations of outer buildings, and a lintel over the entrance to the cave in the cliff itself. The cave is surprisingly large inside, but in fact only extends about 6m into the cliff,and about 3m down. Immediately outside the cave entrance there is a mosaic floor but this has been re-covered with the sand and gravel which has protected it over the centuries. The plan is to install a glass cover over the mosaic which will allow visitors to see and even walk over the mosaic without damaging it.
The view from the monastery is impressive, stretching from the industrial salt pans in the north, across to the industries at the base of the cliffs on the Israeli side of the border, and on the Jordanian side, across fertile, irrigated, agricultural land apparently producing prodigious quantities of tomatoes. Our guide told us that he had lived in this area since he was eight years old and had seen the Dead Sea recede over 5km, exposing the land now growing tomatoes. The reduction in the flow of the Jordan, due to abstraction, and over-expoloitation of the mineral resources of the Dead Sea were mentioned as causes for this.
There was no fee to access the site but we left our guide a generous tip as he had looked after us well.
Written April 18, 2012
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Gro C
Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway57 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
While driving North on the Dead Sea Highway I decided to pay a visit to the museum at the lowest point of the earth. The museum itself was good and the displays had good explanations in English and quite a large collection. Lots Cave, was closed due to construction activities but I was allowed up there anyway, was small, not well displayed and not at all impressive. I must say I found it excellent service that I was guided up there even though it was closed, so I guess it was worth the stop, but not a must see.
Written December 8, 2014
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PinballCowboy
Mindanao, Philippines32 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
The museum at the entrance is interesting and worth the entrance fee and 30 minutes. Be aware the you will not be able to enter the cave or even see inside.
Written October 25, 2016
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Anthony M
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Apr 2023
Arrived at museum of the lowest point on earth in Jordan. Wished to visit Lot’s cave just up the hill.this man told us that the museum was free with our jordan pass, the cost for lot’s cave was 4JD — an attraction that is supposed to be free.when we asked whether we could walk up, he said it would take 45 minutes, but a car would cost 20JD return. The car drove us 150 metres and we walked up steps for 5 minutes. So we could have walked up from the bottom in 15 to 20 minutes. This man is a liar and gives Jordan the impression it is a country of criminals. Our driver spoke to him and he said he didn’t care.
Written April 29, 2023
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Steve W
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Apr 2023 • Friends
Watch out for being ripped off. Despite having a Jordan pass we were still charged for entry. As you are only allowed a single visit i suspect it was scanned twice so the second scan would deny entry. We were also advised that there was transport from the visitor centre to the actual cave and this would be 8 JD's fir the car. When we agreed, they said that we would also have to pay again for entry another 4 JD's per person. On that we just left and didn't see the cave.
Written April 19, 2023
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NWL72
London, UK341 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Lot's cave is situated just above the museum at the lowest point on earth, you walk up at hill behind the museum then climb some steps to look through a fence at a doorway
Written April 2, 2019
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agchen1
Jakarta167 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
Peaceful & quiet when we were there. Coming from the North side of the Dead Sea, or close to Jesus' baptism site on the Jordan side of the Jordan River near the Dead Sea, the sign under-stated the actual number of kilometers to Lot's Cave. After passing the traffic lights, with a left turn to Karak, keep on going for over 10 km (passing a gas station on the right) until finally reaching Lot's Cave (or the Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth below it) by making a left. Patience is required as signs come & go & names change (alternative between Lot & Lut). You can drive your car up the unpaved road before walking up to the cave & Byzantine church ruins.
Written March 24, 2013
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Andrew J
Dana, Jordan24 contributions
Jan 2014 • Solo
Cave is ridiculously small and shallow. Second thing You need to climb high to reach it. I wasn't satisfied.
Written February 28, 2014
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Steve A
Wirral, UK15 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
The visit to Lot's cave, Jordan was interesting and I am pleased that I did it, but there is not a too much to see. The cave itself is very small and nothing in it but it is surrounded by an ancient ruined church which is more interesting.
If visitng, don't miss going to the new museum at the foot of the mountain, claimed to be the lowest place on earth. The museum gives more information about the cave and the local cultures in the past.
If visitng, don't miss going to the new museum at the foot of the mountain, claimed to be the lowest place on earth. The museum gives more information about the cave and the local cultures in the past.
Written November 7, 2013
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Jack G
Cincinnati, OH81 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We visited this interesting site on New Year's Day, and it was a great chance to stretch the legs. It took about 10-15 minutes to climb the path and winding steps. It is worth it, but allow enough time. The site consists of the cave where the builders of the surrounding Byzantine Church and Monastery thought the Biblical prophet Lot sheltered with his daughters after the destruction of Sodom. There are some in situ mosaics and preserved walls, though signage is a bit limited, so it is good to read up first and see objects in the Museum of the Lowest Point on Earth below before you make the climb. You have to pay entry to the museum first in any case.
Take water in summer and be prepared to get a bit out of breath on the hike up. Stay on the path. Local food options are limited, and include the nearby "Safi Kitchen" - worth calling ahead. A few snacks can be found in the museum cafe.
Take water in summer and be prepared to get a bit out of breath on the hike up. Stay on the path. Local food options are limited, and include the nearby "Safi Kitchen" - worth calling ahead. A few snacks can be found in the museum cafe.
Written January 25, 2020
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