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Qumran

Qumran is most famous for the discovery of the dead sea scrolls.  Mentioned in Old Testament times, the settlement was renewed at Qumran about the 2nd century BC. and then again in the 1st century AD.  It was destroyed during the Roman-Jewish war in 68 AD

Caves of the Dead Sea Scrolls

     

Ruins of Qumran

   

   

   

   

   

     

The Dead Sea near Qumran