The Qumran Caves
Where did they come from? Well, the scrolls were initially discovered in an alcove in the Qumran Caves of the Judaean Desert in the ‘40s. It underwent a chemical analysis, which allowed scientists to determine that the parchment and papyrus scrolls were made any time from 150 B.C. to 70 A.D.
The Qumran Caves
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They Were Stunned
Experts were shocked when they uncovered the pieces of parchment. The Dead Sea Scrolls are among the oldest biblical documents that anyone has ever found. On top of that, they were in great shape for their age. The discovery has brought people from different parts of the world to the Qumran caves.
They Were Stunned