Qumran Storage Jars and the Dead Sea Scrolls
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caves near Khirbet Qumran, close to the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. Many of the scrolls were stored inside distinct
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Qumran Storage Jars and the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in caves near Khirbet Qumran, close to the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. Many of the scrolls were stored inside distinctive large ceramic storage jars, often sealed with bowl-shaped lids.
These jars date mainly to the late Second Temple period (2nd century BCE – 1st century CE). Their tall cylindrical bodies, thick walls, and narrow openings suggest they were designed for long-term storage and protection from humidity and pests. In several caves, scrolls were found wrapped in linen and placed inside these vessels.