Dead Sea and Arava Science Center

The Dead Sea-Arava Science Center (DSASC) operates along the entire Dead Sea and Arava Valley, a region that covers about 20% of the area of the State of Israel. This area is under the jurisdiction of the regional councils Megilot, Tamar, Central Arava and Hevel Eilot. This area, the lowest in the world, combines an array of extreme geographical, geological, physical, and climatic conditions. It displays unique flora and fauna and contains a combination of minerals that does not exist anywhere else in the world. The area is also home to sites of international cultural, religious and historical significance including the Dead-Sea Scrolls, Masada, the Dead Sea, and Timna Mines. The local settlements, regional councils, and research institutes have taken economic advantage of regions special characteristics, particularly in the fields of agriculture, tourism and industry. These enterprises exist while preserving the areas unique natural resources. Areas of Research and Activit...