Caves of Qumran where several Dead Sea Scrolls were found Happy Saturday everyone! Our tour group is getting really excited about our upcoming trip to Israel in November. One of the things we are doing to prepare is studying a bit about some of the sites we will see once we get there. It is …
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12th Dead Sea Scrolls Cave Discovered
A team of Hebrew University archeologists, along with staff and students from Liberty University in Virginia, discovered a 12th cave where Dead Sea Scrolls were once stashed. It was previously thought only 11 caves contained such treasures, but researchers have found conclusive evidence that additional scrolls were once present in a 12th cave. During …
The Dead Sea Area
Ok, we'll leave Jerusalem for the day and head down to the Dead Sea area! Here's a map again, to help you get your bearings. The Dead Sea is, indeed, the lowest point on planet Earth. It's surface is 1400' below sea level, and it is 1000' deep in some places. It is very rare …
Judean Wilderness
We traveled south today through the Judean wilderness to Qumran, En Gedi, and Masada. This land is TRULY a wilderness! You saw a picture of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. It is barren. However, near En Gedi is a waterfall, which creates an oasis. Here's a palm grove near En Gedi. Notice …
