
Ancient DNA could reveal full stories on the Dead Sea Scrolls
Tiny traces of ancient DNA in Dead Sea Scrolls could help scientists piece the fragments together.
Found in 12 caves in the West Bank, the Dead Sea Scrolls consist of thousands of fragments from over 900 manuscripts that may have been written by a sect called the Essenes. They contain texts from the Hebrew Bible as well as calendars, astronomical observations and community rules. Here, Live Science brings you all the latest news about newfound scrolls, decoded fragments and all the mystery surrounding the discoveries.
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