A splash of green lies in the wilderness, with magical pools and lush vegetation, at the foot of towering cliffs, and in the heart of the lowest oasis in the world.

Einot Tzukim Nature Reserve, in the northern Dead Sea area, is one of the most unique and interesting nature reserves in Israel, both due to the richness of its flora and fauna, and due to the remnants of human activity that were discovered in it.

Photos: Eyal Asaf