Judaean Desert
LocationIsrael/Palestine
Area1,500 km2
ContinentAsia
TypeSemi-arid
About Judaean Desert
The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in caves here. The Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth at -430 m, lies within it. Herod built Masada fortress here. John the Baptist wandered here. Extremely steep canyons.
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