What are the lowest areas in Jordan?
The lowest areas of Jordan are the Dead Sea (lowest point at -430 m), the Jordan Valley, the Wadi Mujib reserve, and the Sea of Galilee, all located below sea level.
Jordan's main depressions
- The Dead Sea : the lowest point in the country and on the planet at approximately -430 meters below sea level
- The Jordan Valley : depression that extends along the border with Israel and Palestine
- Wadi Mujib Reserve : spectacular canyon located below the Jordanian plateau
- Lake Tiberias : located at the northern border, shared with Israel
Unique geography in the Middle East
These depressions are part of the Great African Rift, a major geological fault that crosses Jordan from north to south. This geographical particularity creates unique landscapes and specific ecosystems, particularly around the Dead Sea where high salinity allows you to float effortlessly.
Key takeaways
This below-ground geography influences the climate of these regions, hotter and drier than the Jordanian plateaus, and offers exceptional travel experiences such as mud baths at the Dead Sea or water hiking in the Wadi Mujib gorges.