יום חמישי, 11 באוקטובר 2012

Ancient Dead Sea Kingdom

Around 3,000 years ago there was a body of water known to the people within the region as the Dead Sea. Where is the Dead Sea located? this is a question that some people might ask when they want to know where this body of water can be found within the world. The answer to this inquiry is that the Dead Sea is located in the Middle East between the modern day countries of Israel (in the west) and Jordan to the East. After reading an ancient Dead Sea map a person should no longer ask the question where is the Dead Sea located.

The ancient kingdom of Israel, Judah, Ammon and Edom were established around this aquatic area. When observing an ancient Dead Sea map a person will understand that Israel was located on the western side (as it today) and Judah was situated to the southwest. Edom was located to the south of the Dead Sea with Moab in the southeast. 

The Dead Sea is considered the saltiest body of water that exists on the Earth. The amount of saline that can be found within the Dead Sea is almost ten times stronger than the salt contained within the Earth's oceans. The high saline content doesn't allow for many species of animals or insects to develop or flourish. This is the primary reason why people from ancient times named this body of water the Dead Sea.

Even though the Dead Sea wasn't a suitable marine area for developing agriculture it was still utilized by ancient kingdom for stimulating trade and commerce. For this reason the ancient kingdom if Israel, Judah, Moab, Edom and Aram developed various products and medications from this salty body of water. The Dead Sea was also natural strategic area for many kingdoms in the area since if provided them with the protection of the sea on one side of their kingdom. Though boats could be used to carry out marine based operations the Dead Sea wasn't big enough to engage in marine warfare against neighboring states.

Israel is the most famous ancient Dead Sea kingdom that was situated near the Dead Sea. This particular group of people has a long standing history in the Middle East region that dates back thousands of years. The Israelite's  first came to this area after they left Egypt. They drove out the various pagan kingdom that lived in the region before their arrival. In ancient times the kingdom of Moad and Edom were once located in the area where modern day Israel is now situated. After the ancient Israelis drove them from the land they claimed the territory. The Moabites went southeast and the Edomites went further south. Eventually, Israel had a rebellion and divided itself into two kingdoms.

The ancient Dead Sea kingdom of Judah was established near the Dead Sea after many people within the nation of Israel rebelled against the ruling monarch named Rehoboam. This event took place around 920 B.C ten of the twelve tribes of Israel. The remaining two tribes formed the Kingdom of Judah and they established themselves on the southwestern part of the Dead Sea. Originally, the Israelite kingdom as the new capitol.

The people of Edom took refuge south of the Dead Sea after they were driven out their territory by the Israelite's. They lived in this area for a few hundred years and constantly fought against Israel and Judah. They were relevant as a kingdom or people. The Moabites were another ancient Dead Sea kingdom that occupied territory near the Dead Sea. They too were enemies of Israel and in time they eventually became irrelevant. The Dead Sea is currently used by Israel and Jordan for commercial activity and as a tourist attraction for visitors.

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