Lot’s Dead Sea Museum: Coming Autumn 2008

A new museum in Jordan will highlight the long cultural heritage of the Dead Sea region. Located near the southeastern shore of the sea, an area traditionally associated with Lot and his family, the Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth is expected to open in autumn 2008 and will feature indoor and outdoor exhibits showcasing the unique topography, geology, local history and archaeological findings of the surrounding area. The new museum stands mere yards from the cave where Lot and his daughters are believed to have sought refuge on their flight from the doomed cities of Sodom and […]