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    Qumran, Khirbet Qumran is an archaeological site in the West Bank. It is located on a dry plateau about 1.5 km from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea. The Hellenistic period settlement was constructed during the reign of John Hyrcanus, 134-104 BC or somewhat later, and was occupied most of the time until it was destroyed by the Romans in 68 AD or shortly after. It is best known as the settlement nearest to the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden.
    The site is included on the UNESCO Tentative List under the official name, Qumran - Caves and Monastery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
    UNESCO Tentative List
    Qumran
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    Qumran

    UNESCO Tentative List

    Date of Submission

    2012

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    Historic Cities and Regions

    Location

    Palestine

    West Bank

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    2nd Century BC

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    Hellenistic Monuments

     

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