The Book of
Genesis in the Bible references the city of Sodom. Was Sodom a real historical
city? The following excerpt from an article on the Biblical Archeology website seems to show evidence, or clues, towards answering this question.
... archaeologists found widespread evidence of an intense
conflagration that left the Middle Bronze Age city in ruins. They found
scorched foundations and floors buried under nearly 3 feet of dark grey ash, as
well as dozens of pottery sherds covered with a frothy, “melted” surface; the
glassy appearance indicates that they were briefly exposed to temperatures well
in excess of 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the approximate heat of volcanic magma.
Such evidence suggests the city and its environs were catastrophically
destroyed in a sudden and extreme conflagration.
I don't know but to me it sounds like this specific area, which I did not mention by name, might be where Sodom was once located. Read the full article at the link below. Blessings!