Wadi Murabba'at Caves

The Wadi Murabba'at site contains three natural caves situated within a deep ravine that extends from the Judaean Desert to the Dead Sea.

During the Bar Kochba revolt in the second century CE, Jewish fighters utilized these caves as refuge points against Roman forces.

The caves yielded over 120 ancient documents, including legal contracts, biblical texts, and letters that detail daily life during the Roman period.

Access to the caves requires guidance from Ein Gedi, with visits dependent on weather conditions and security clearance from local authorities.

The excavations revealed a cemetery similar to Qumran, along with artifacts spanning from the Chalcolithic period through the Roman era.

GPS coordinates: 31.58833,35.37278

Latest update: May 3, 2025 01:42