Dead Sea Scrolls

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Qumran caves at the archaeological site in the Judean desert of the West Bank, Israel

In Photos: New Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed

By Owen Jarus published

Several Dead Sea Scrolls fragments have been revealed in two new books. Here's a look at images of the scrolls, which hold text from various books of the Hebrew Bible.

Religion
The Temple Scroll is a Dead Sea Scroll available online.

70 Years After Dead Sea Scrolls Were Found, New Discoveries Await

By Owen Jarus published

Religion
digitized image of the Dead Sea Scroll called the Temple Scroll

Qumran & the Dead Sea Scrolls

By Owen Jarus published

The famous biblical manuscripts were found in caves near this ancient settlement.

Archaeology
Great pyramid at Giza

5 Big Archaeology Stories to Watch for in 2017

By Owen Jarus published

Here's a look at major archaeological stories to watch for in 2017, including new biblical discoveries, Dead Sea Scrolls findings and Great Pyramid insights.

Archaeology
massive stone complex

The 9 Biggest Archaeology Findings of 2016

By Owen Jarus published

Archaeology
The rare papyrus from the time of the First Temple, or the seventh century B.C.

Ancient Hebrew Papyrus Seized from Looters, But Is It Authentic?

By Owen Jarus published

Archaeology
This scroll fragment preserves parts of the Book of Leviticus, in which God promises to reward the people of Israel if they observe the Sabbath and obey the 10 commandments.

25 New 'Dead Sea Scrolls' Revealed

By Owen Jarus published

More than 25 previously unpublished "Dead Sea Scroll" fragments, dating back 2,000 years and holding text from the Hebrew Bible, have been brought to light, their contents detailed in two new books.

Religion
Qumran caves at the archaeological site in the Judean desert of the West Bank, Israel

Are These New Dead Sea Scrolls the Real Thing?

By Owen Jarus published

Around 70 Dead Sea Scrolls fragments have appeared on the antiquities market since 2002, and at least one archaeologist thinks some of these fragments are modern-day forgeries.

Human Behavior
The Great Isaiah Scroll is available online.

Gallery of Dead Sea Scrolls: A Glimpse of the Past

By Live Science Staff published

The Dead Sea scrolls are now online.

Archaeology
En-Gedi scroll

1,700-Year-Old Dead Sea Scroll 'Virtually Unwrapped,' Revealing Text

By Laura Geggel published

Archaeology
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