One of the most famous rivers in the world, the Jordan River links Lake Tiberias, the Biblical Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. Flowing over a rocky bed, its banks laced with reeds the river is the habitat for many birds and animals. Running down the full length of Jordan, forming a natural western boundary, is the Jordan Rift Valley. It is accessible through Irbid, Ajloun, Salt and Naur in the northern and central area. The descent into the valley along any route affords panoramic scenes only to be imagined, and in the springtime, the blossoms alone make the drive worthwhile. With its plentiful natural resources, this valley has been the site of human occupation from the earliest known times.