Ein Bokek is an Israeli seaside resort on the Dead Sea, near Neve Zohar. It is under the jurisdiction of the Tamar Regional Council in the Southern District.

History

Archaeological findings at Ein Bokek include the ruins of Metzad Bokek, a small Roman-era fortress commanding the main road, and the remains of an ancient partly reconstructed perfume and medicine factory. The Bokek Stream, for which the district is named, is a canyon-like gorge with water springs and unique fauna and flora. The first hotel was built in 1960. In 2000, 14 hotels were operating in Ein Bokek, offering various types of spas and Dead Sea health treatments. As of 2018, Ein Bokek is set to undergo significant development with the Dead Sea Valley Tourism Complex, designed by Israeli architect Moshe Safdie. The project will include a convention center, a visitor center, two low-rise luxury hotels with additional hotels planned for the future, entertainment and culinary venues, an advanced spa, and a shopping mall. The Zohar Hot Springs are located 3 km to the south of Ein Bokek. Rich in sulfur, the water is believed to be particularly beneficial in the treatment of muscular ailments, diseases of the joints, and allergies. The world's lowest installed automated teller machine is at Ein Bokek; it was installed independently by a grocery store at 421 m below sea level.

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