What makes the Dead Sea so unique however, is the hyper-salinity of the water. New articles are added every week. Beneath the Dead Sea, Scientists Are Drilling for Natural History Israeli-led scientists use the only boat on the Dead Sea to reach a drilling platform near its center. The region where the Byzantines suffered defeat was the Dead Sea, a place that is approximately 400 meters below the sea level, viz. According to Islamic and biblical traditions, the Dead Sea is the site of the ancient city of Sodom, home of the Prophet Lut (Lot). The Dead Sea Apes is a fable of dwellers by the Dead Sea who, according to the Muslim tradition, were transformed into stone because they turned a deaf ear to God's message to them by the lips of Moses.It is also a metaphor used, for instance by Thomas Carlyle, describing people in modern times to whom the universe, with all its serious voices, seems to have become a weariness and a humbug. But, the guy did find salt encrusted "red mounds" on the bottom of the Dead Sea floor. (History of “Dead Sea” by Holy Quraan.) Using the world's most advanced imaging technology, the Digital Library preserves thousands of scroll fragments, including the oldest known copies of biblical texts, now accessible to the public for the first time. Natural wonders The Dead Sea is a 2-tile passable Natural Wonder in Civilization VI. Approximately 8.6 times saltier than an ocean, these conditions make it impossible for any living creature to inhabit its waters – hence the name ‘Dead’ Sea. The origin of the Dead Sea Scrolls, which were written between 150 B.C. I recommend watching it on YouTube (and saving your money). The Dead Sea is a lake fed by the Jordan River and in ancient times it was known by many names such as the Salt Sea, the Eastern Sea, and the Sea of Sodom. The Dead Sea region, despite its name, is a significant location and source of nutrition and abundant life. Each wonder tile provides 2 Culture and 2 Faith, instead of the normal yields from lake tiles. Allen Fromherz Associate Professor Department of History Georgia State University "It is HE (God) who makes the ship sail on the sea so that you may seek of HIS bounty" Qur'an 17:66. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand Islam and Muslims. 3. Islam Newsroom: News Muslims Need - When We Need It! Islam and the Sea. The worst punishment of Allah (ﷻ) to befall a … The Dead Sea appears as a Lake on Desert or Grassland tiles. I recommend watching it on YouTube (and saving your money). According to Islamic and Biblical traditions, the Dead Sea is the site of the ancient city of Sodom, home of the Prophet Lut (Lot), peace be upon him. ۞ Bismillah-Hirrahman-Nirrahim ۞ Nabi Loot (Alaihay Salam) Ki Qoum ko Dardnak Azaab.