Historical and archaeological reserve Qumran in Israel, Dead Sea resort
Rating: 8,2/10 (423 votes)  Historical and Archaeological Reserve Qumran is located at a distance of 40 kilometers from Jerusalem, you can get there by buses heading to Ein Gedi. In Qumran, located on the coast of the Dead Sea, in the middle of the 20th century, during archaeological research, ancient leather scrolls were found inside such caves, where it is rather difficult for an unprepared person to get to. Value these scrolls, belonging to the 1st century BC, has been recognized by scientists as unique. From a historical point of view, their appearance made a sensation. Here were the rarest biblical manuscripts, including two scrolls of the prophet Isaiah (one of them has survived in full), as well as fragments of the Book of Leviticus and the Book of Samuel, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Besides, We also recommend reading Church of St. Roch in the Czech Republic Topic: Historical and archaeological reserve Qumran in Israel, Dead Sea resort. |
