Larry Ammann

Israel and the Dead Sea

This image shows all of Israel from Mount Hermon and the Golan Heights in the north to Elat on the Gulf of Aqaba in the south, including the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea. The city of Jerusalem stands out prominently near the center of the image, with the Old City a lighter color embedded within modern Jerusalem. The streets of Tel Aviv are visible here as are the many small farms and settlements that are present throughout the region. The spectacular colors of the Negev are due to differences in the mineral composition of the sand and rocks located there. The distinctive border between Egypt and Israel is a consequence of over-grazing on the Egyptian side. The Jordanian side of the Jordan River includes Ammann, Mt. Nebo, Petra, and Wadi Rum.

The area covered by this image is approximately 112 X 286 miles.