Overview
Travelling east from Jerusalem towards the Dead Sea involves a dramatic descent from the Judean hills to below sea level.
Biblical significance
There is no direct biblical event associated with the marker itself; its value is geographical, helping visitors understand the extraordinary elevation changes of the Judean wilderness.
Historical background
This is a modern roadside visitor stop rather than an archaeological or biblical site.
What you will see
Desert views and a sea-level sign marking the transition into the lower Jordan Valley and Dead Sea region.