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* [[Sodom & Gomorrah (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources
* [[Sodom & Gomorrah (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources
* [[Sodom & Gomorrah (fiction)]] -- survey of ancient sources


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According to Jewish (Christian and Islamic) traditions, Sodom & Gomorrah were two cities near the Dead Sea which were miraculously destroyed by God because of their sins.

Overview

Scholars debate whether the legend of Sodom & Gomorrah is totally fictional or is based on the memory of some historical events or natural catastrophe. Although some sites have been linked to the "lost" cities, no archaeological evidence is conclusive to support such claims.

In Depth

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