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U.S. soldiers patrol the Iraq National Museum, which opened its doors July 3, 2003, for the first time since the April 2003 fall of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad, Iraq. The museum was plagued with weeks of looting that also sacked the museum.

7 Biblical Sites Ravaged by Modern-Day Looters

By Owen Jarus published 27 March 19

These historical ruins from the time of Jesus attract more than the public eye — Looters continue to raid the archaeological remains in hopes of selling what they find.

Religion

These Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered during a 1947 excavation of Qumran caves northwest of the Dead Sea.

Archaeologists Are Looking for Dead Sea Scrolls Inside 2 Newfound Qumran Caves

By Owen Jarus published 30 November 18

The caves are in just the right spot to hold these biblical-era manuscripts.

Archaeology

A "Dead Sea Scroll" fragment on display at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

Dead Sea Scroll Fragments in Museum of the Bible Are Fake

By Megan Gannon published 22 October 18

These aren't ancient pieces of the biblical text but rather modern forgeries.

Religion

Hidden text Found on 'Blank' Dead Sea Scrolls

By Laura Geggel published 3 May 18

Archaeology

The newly deciphered Dead Sea Scroll was found in "cave four" (shown here), near the site of Qumran in Israel.

Dead Sea Scroll Remains a Puzzle After Scientists Crack its Code

By Owen Jarus published 23 January 18

The scroll contains part of a 364-day calendar of holy days.

Archaeology

Images of the newfound cave have yet to be released. Here, the caves of Qumran that were discovered between 1947-1956

Could This Newfound Cave Hold More Dead Sea Scrolls?

By Owen Jarus published 22 January 18

Archaeologists have hopes of finding new fragments of these biblical manuscripts.

Religion

5 Major Archaeology Discoveries to Look for in 2018

By Owen Jarus published 1 January 18

From a warrior's tomb in Greece to a Dead Sea Scrolls cave, here are some of the biggest archaeological discoveries likely to come in 2018.

Archaeology

Visitors look at an exhibit about the Dead Sea scrolls at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.

Are the Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls Fakes?

By Megan Gannon published 20 November 17

Scholars are still debating whether the 13 fragments are legitimate scraps of the ancient Hebrew Bible or modern forgeries.

Religion

28 New Dead Sea Scrolls Fragments Sold in US

By Owen Jarus published 3 April 17

Twenty-eight fragments from the Dead Sea Scrolls that were purchased from the antiquities market have yet to be published, but are now sitting in three U.S. institutions.

Archaeology