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| − | '''Qumran''' was an isolated [[Essene]] community located near the [[Dead Sea]] from before the time of [[Jesus]] until the Jewish revolt and Roman reoccupation around 70 A.D. The Essenes believed in separating themselves from general society. It is most famous for the discovery of the [[Dead Sea Scrolls]], the earliest copies of books of the [[Bible]] ever found. | + | '''Qumran''' (pronounced koom-raan) was an isolated [[Essene]] community located near the [[Dead Sea]] from before the time of [[Jesus]] until the Jewish revolt and Roman reoccupation around 70 A.D. The Essenes believed in separating themselves from the general society. It is most famous for the discovery of the [[Dead Sea Scrolls]], the earliest copies of books of the [[Bible]] ever found. Today Qumran is a national historic park and archaeology site located on the northwestern shore of the [[Dead Sea]]. |
| − | In 2017, a 12th cave was discovered, | + | In 2017, a 12th cave was discovered, proving false a view that only 11 such caves existed, even though the discovered cave no longer had scrolls.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/science/2017/02/08/12th-dead-sea-scrolls-cave-discovered-in-israel.html 12th Dead Sea Scrolls cave discovered in Israel]. ''Fox News''. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:33, May 29, 2025
Qumran (pronounced koom-raan) was an isolated Essene community located near the Dead Sea from before the time of Jesus until the Jewish revolt and Roman reoccupation around 70 A.D. The Essenes believed in separating themselves from the general society. It is most famous for the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the earliest copies of books of the Bible ever found. Today Qumran is a national historic park and archaeology site located on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea.
In 2017, a 12th cave was discovered, proving false a view that only 11 such caves existed, even though the discovered cave no longer had scrolls.[1]
References
- ↑ 12th Dead Sea Scrolls cave discovered in Israel. Fox News. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.