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  1. Dead Sea Scrolls - Wikipedia

    They were discovered over a period of ten years, between 1946 and 1956, at the Qumran Caves near Ein Feshkha in the West Bank, on the northern shore of the Dead Sea.

  2. Discovery and Publication - The Dead Sea Scrolls

    For thousands of years the Judean Desert held secrets buried in its sands, only to be revealed by a young Bedouin shepherd in 1947. The discovery of these ancient treasures initiated a modern-day …

  3. Dead Sea Scrolls | Definition, Discovery, History, & Facts ...

    Oct 24, 2025 · The first manuscripts, accidentally discovered in 1947 by a shepherd boy in a cave at Khirbat Qumrān on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, were almost immediately labeled Dead …

  4. New Dead Sea Scrolls Discoveries Revealed | CBN News

    Jun 13, 2025 · The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered by Bedouin shepherds inside the Qumran caves located in the Judaean Desert from 1946 to 1947. Previously, researchers have relied heavily on …

  5. What Are the Dead Sea Scrolls? - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Oct 30, 2025 · Discover the Dead Sea Scrolls—one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Unearthed near Qumran 75 years ago, these ancient texts illuminate the Bible’s history, the …

  6. The Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls

    Feb 9, 2025 · A Remarkable Archaeological Find The Dead Sea Scrolls, one of the most significant discoveries of the 20th century, were uncovered between 1947 and 1956 in the Qumran Caves near …

  7. The Dead Sea Scrolls Unveiled: 12 Secrets You Didn’t Know

    Jun 27, 2025 · In this comprehensive guide, we peel back the layers of mystery surrounding the scrolls—from their astonishing discovery and the enigmatic Qumran community to the painstaking …