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Qumran

Israel, West Bank, Judean Desert

Qumran

LocationIsrael, West Bank, Judean Desert
RegionWest Bank, Judean Desert
TypeNational Park
Coordinates31.7420°, 35.4590°
Established1967
Area2.5
Nearest CityJericho (10 mi)
Major CityJerusalem (22 mi)
Entrance Fee9

About Qumran

Qumran is the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in nearby caves. The archaeological site contains remains of an ancient Jewish settlement from the Second Temple period. The park provides insights into the life of the Essenes religious community.