The southern basin of the Dead Sea, which straddles the border between Israel and Jordan, is partitioned into saltwater evaporation pans. It was separated from the northern basin in 1979 due to a drop in water level; in fact, the surface area of the Sea has shrunk by about 33% since the 1960s. Salts have been collected from the Dead Sea for thousands of years and have a reputation for treating common skin ailments, allergies, rheumatologic conditions and more.—31.148000°, 35.453500°
Dead Sea Salt Pans
Dead Sea Salt Pans
Dead Sea Salt Pans
The southern basin of the Dead Sea, which straddles the border between Israel and Jordan, is partitioned into saltwater evaporation pans. It was separated from the northern basin in 1979 due to a drop in water level; in fact, the surface area of the Sea has shrunk by about 33% since the 1960s. Salts have been collected from the Dead Sea for thousands of years and have a reputation for treating common skin ailments, allergies, rheumatologic conditions and more.—31.148000°, 35.453500°