You won't want to miss the trip through the Judean Desert on your way to float in the Dead Sea. 🏜 (via instagram.com/alleyec) | Visit Israel

366K views · 5.3K shares | Watch as Israel's Judean Desert transforms into a lush and beautiful oasis. "Green Desert" may sound like an oxymoron, but in the Judean Desert, this is the reality. Green Desert refers to a two week period in which the Judean Desert experiences a few days of rainfall followed by a period of strong sunlight. This rare and natural phenomenon occurs once every few years, resulting in a breathtaking display of nature. | Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Facebook

138K views · 8.2K reactions | The Judean Desert is packed with hidden treasures like Qumran National Park! In 1947, the nearby caves revealed the Dead Sea Scrolls, and during the 50's, the ancient settlement of Qumran was uncovered, helping to solve puzzles of biblical history! ️ #VisitIsrael #StandwithIsrael #JudeanDesert #Qumran | Visit Israel | Facebook