Dead Sea Scroll Collection

Bar Kokhba, original Dead Sea Scroll 5 / 6 Hev44, 134 CE, a deed with 4 signatures
Bar Kokhba, original Dead Sea Scroll 5/6 Hev44, 134 CE, a deed with 4 signatures

Dead Sea scroll fragment, 1st century AD C014 / 2074
Dead Sea scroll fragment. These scrolls, found in caves between 1947 and 1979 on the north-western shore of the Dead Sea, include some of the earliest surviving biblical documents

DEAD SEA SCROLLS. Detail of a section of a Dead Sea scroll, from The War of the
DEAD SEA SCROLLS. Detail of a section of a Dead Sea scroll, from " The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness." Photograph, c1955

HOLY LAND: QUMRAN CAVES. View of the Dead Sea from Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Photograph, c1955

QUMRAN CAVES, c1955. Exterior of the Qumran caves, in which the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. Photograph, mid 20th century

HOLY LAND: QUMRAN CAVES. View looking out from the entrance of cave number 4 at the Qumran caves on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were excavated in 1947

DEAD SEA SCROLLS. Fragment of the Dead Sea manuscript, the Commentary of Habbakuk, 2nd-1st century B.C

QUMRAN: HOLY LAND. Tourist group on their way to the caves at the ancient village of Qumran on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were excavated in 1947

HOLY LAND: QUMRAN. Ruins of the ancient village of Qumran on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were excavated in 1947

DEAD SEA SCROLL. Fragment of Temple Scroll. Qumran Cave no. 11. 1st-2nd century B. C
DEAD SEA SCROLL. Fragment of Temple Scroll. Qumran Cave no. 11. 1st-2nd century B.C

HOLY LAND: QUMRAN RUINS of Essene settlement

QUMRAN: DEAD SEAL SCROLLS. Cave Number 4, where some of the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947

HOLY LAND: QUMRAN CAVES Exterior of the Qumran caves, in which the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947. The Dead Sea can be seen in the distance

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The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered in the Qumran caves of the Holy Land, are a fascinating collection of ancient texts that provide valuable insights into Jewish history and culture. Dating back to as early as the 1st century AD, these scrolls offer glimpses into various aspects of life during that time. One notable scroll is the original Dead Sea Scroll 5/6 Hev44 from 134 CE. This particular document is a deed with four signatures, shedding light on legal practices and land ownership in ancient times. Another fragment from the same era, C014/2074, offers a glimpse into religious beliefs and practices during this period. The War of the it also provides intriguing details about historical events and conflicts. It highlights how these scrolls were not only religious texts but also contained accounts of significant events happening around them. Qumran caves themselves hold immense historical significance. The exterior view from c1955 showcases their remote location near the Dead Sea while cave number 4's entrance gives us an idea of what it was like for those who sought refuge or stored precious documents within its depths. Amongst these treasures lies another fragment known as C014/2075 which adds to our understanding of daily life at that time. Additionally, Temple Scroll Fragment found in Cave no. 11 further enriches our knowledge by offering insights into religious rituals practiced centuries before Christ's birth. Visiting Qumran today allows tourists to experience firsthand where these incredible artifacts were discovered. The ruins of the ancient village give visitors a sense of what life might have been like for those who inhabited this area long ago. Each piece contributes to unraveling mysteries surrounding Jewish history and culture during different periods through fragments such as deeds, commentaries on biblical books like Habakkuk or even temple rituals documented in scrolls dating back thousands of years ago.