The Dead Sea Is the Lowest Elevation on Earth and One of the Saltiest Bodies of Water

In the midst of its mountains you will find Masada, a remote ancient fortress built by Herod the Great between 37 and 31 BCE, overlooking the Dead Sea. It holds great significance in the archaeological world as well as for many ancient historians. Its beautiful but tragic history of war and mass suicide is undeniable; it's a place where Jewish Zealots revolted against the Roman army.