The secrets behind the Dead Sea Scrolls DAY TRIP
The Dead Sea Scrolls which where discovered in 1947 belong definitelz to the most important findings of the 20th century. Scientists, Jewish and Christian theologists have all come up with a wide range of theories. Get to know the adventures, scientists and head of states – all competing about whom they belong to.
After dicovering these ancient scripts one of the most important questions was how to preserve them without causing any damage. Only in the last years modern technology made it possible to properly preserve them and to decipher more scrolls. We invite to participate in one of the most exciting adventures, a journey into the past with only recently discovered facts. We will start with a visit to the Judean Desert, visit the caves and Qumran, which was the end of the world 2000 years ago. In the afternoon we will visit the Shrine of the Book in the Israel Museum.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Qumran Site
- Outlook Judean Desert
- Hike the new 'Scroll Trail'
- Rockefeller Museum
- Shrine of the Book
INFO
- Day Trip 8 hours
- History, religion and archeology
- English, French, German, Spanish
- Pick-up Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
