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Qumran Caves

In 1947, Bedouin shepherds found the first Dead Sea Scrolls in clay jars in these caves. Over 700 manuscripts have been found in eleven caves around Qumran, which is located on the northwestern corner of the Dead Sea.

 

 

 

Qumran Caves