Located in the Jordan Rift Valley, the Dead Sea is considered as the lowest point on earth at 400m (1,312 ft.) below sea level. This vast stretch of water receives a number of incoming rivers, including the River Jordan, but once the waters reach the Dead Sea they are land-locked and have nowhere to go, so they evaporate, leaving behind a dense, rich, cocktail of salts and minerals. The Jordanian east coast of the Dead Sea has evolved into a major hub of both religious and health & wellness tourism in the region. Nearby attractions in the Dead Sea region are Ma’in Hot Water Springs, Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve and Jordan River Baptismal Site.