The Dead Sea is not one of the official "New Seven Wonders of the World" (the list that includes the Colosseum and Petra), but it was a top finalist in the New7Wonders of Nature campaign. Despite lacking the official "Wonder" title, it is internationally recognized as a unique natural marvel because it is the lowest point on Earth's surface, sitting at approximately 430 meters (1,410 feet) below sea level. Its hypersaline waters—nearly 10 times saltier than the ocean—allow people to float effortlessly and are rich in minerals used for therapeutic treatments. In 2026, the Dead Sea is also considered a "wonder" in the sense of environmental urgency, as its water level is receding by more than a meter every year. While it may not be on the primary list of seven, it remains a "must-visit" natural phenomenon that attracts millions of travelers to Jordan and Israel to experience a geological and biological environment that exists nowhere else on the planet.