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On Tuesday (March 16) Israel revealed fragments of The Dead Sea Scrolls, the first to have been released in 60 years, from a recent archaeological dig in the Judean Desert. The linked article from "The New York Times" gives fascinating information about The Dead Sea Scrolls and where and how they were found. Comments by readers of "The New York Times" who are experts on ancient languages used in The Middle East add a great deal to the discussion about what was written on the new scrap of parchment just found. If this topic is of any interest to you, the article and the comments that follow it are rich in erudition.
Israel Reveals Newly Discovered Fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls (Published 2021)
The finds, ranging from just a few millimeters to a thumbnail in size, are the first to be unearthed in archaeological excavations in the Judean Desert in about 60 years.
www.nytimes.com