Qumran

The excavated ruins contain communal buildings, water systems, ritual baths, and a cemetery with over 1000 graves on the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea.

The settlement, established in 104 BCE, remained active until its destruction by Roman forces under Titus in 68-69 CE during the First Jewish-Roman War.

The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered in nearby caves, include biblical manuscripts and texts that reveal the practices of an ancient Jewish religious group.

The national park features educational exhibits, marked paths through the archaeological remains, and requires entry fees for access to the excavation areas.

Archaeologists uncovered multiple inkwells and writing implements in a dedicated room, indicating the site functioned as a manuscript production center.

Location: al-Ubeidiya

Inception: 104 BCE

Shares border with: Dead Sea

GPS coordinates: 31.74190,35.45994

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:46