Archaeologists have found the ruins of an historical metropolis, Tall el-Hammam, within the decrease Jordan River Valley, believed thus far again almost 4,000 years.

The positioning is theorized to be the Biblical metropolis of Sodom, identified for its destruction as a result of divine wrath as described within the Guide of Genesis.

Specialists recommend that the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah was an act of God, characterised by fireplace and brimstone raining down from the heavens.

Geographical information from the Bible signifies that Sodom was positioned north and east of the Lifeless Sea, matching the situation of Tall el-Hammam.

Proof of thermal harm, melted constructing supplies, and microspherules at Tall el-Hammam helps theories of a catastrophic occasion, probably linked to a meteor explosion.

The excessive salt focus discovered within the center layer of Tall el-Hammam could also be linked to the Biblical narrative of Lot’s spouse turning right into a pillar of salt.

Whereas science can affirm the incidence of a harmful occasion, it can not decide whether or not it was a pure phenomenon or an act of divine intervention.