Tourists flock to Dead Sea known for its healing black mud

Tourists flock to Dead Sea known for its healing black mud

Tourists cover their bodies with mud on Jordan's side of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, April 15, 2009. A growing number of medical patients and visitors are flocking toward Jordan's Dead Sea for its black mud which is known to have healing properties that can treat skin diseases.


Tourists cover their bodies with black mud on Jordan's side of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, April 15, 2009. A growing number of medical patients and visitors are flocking to Jordan's Dead Sea for its black mud, which is thought to possess healing properties that can treat skin diseases.


A tourist covered with black mud walks on Jordan's side of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, April 15, 2009. A growing number of medical patients and visitors are flocking to Jordan's Dead Sea for its black mud, which is thought to possess healing properties that can treat skin diseases.


Tourists covered with black mud embrace on Jordan's side of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, April 15, 2009. A growing number of medical patients and visitors are flocking to Jordan's Dead Sea for its black mud, which is thought to possess healing properties that can treat skin diseases.