יהושע, פרק ט״ו, פסוק ס״ב

The desert landscape holds ancient settlements with names that directly reflect their unique geography and history. The primary approach among commentators is that the City of Salt earned its distinct title because it was located very close to Sodom.

Nearby lies Ein Gedi, a famous location that appears many times throughout the biblical record. Even today, this area is recognized as the exact same desert oasis, sitting just a short distance from the shores of the Dead Sea.