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The Qumran texts have become important in modern translations of the Bible. When discovered, the scrolls are moved to other sites for proper preservation. |
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Part of a sign giving history of Qumran scrolls. |
You can see some caves in right half of the picture. |
Some pottery discovered while excavating this site. |
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One of the ritual baths. These baths were an important part of the Essene's life. |
Because the area only has 1/4 inch of rain per year, aqueducts, like this one, and reservoirs were extremely important. |
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