because people think it may be a treasure map of their own holdings. Who were the Essenes? The Dead Sea Scrolls are usually thought to have been produced by a group known as the Essenes.

Scientists have discovered unusual chimneys on the floor of the Dead Sea that emit shimmering plumes of fluids. This ...

The Dead Sea, one of the saltiest and most unique bodies of water on Earth, has revealed another secret. While investigating the region's groundwater systems, a team of divers uncovered unusual ...

“Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition” enables visitors to feel ancient Israel up close, Giller said. Interactive maps and displays bring the artifacts and relics to life.(Photo: Courtesy ...

If you're planning on spending several days to a week in Jerusalem, consider taking a day trip to the Dead Sea. Located southeast of Jerusalem, along the Israel-Jordan border, the Dead Sea is the ...