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Dead Sea Scrolls discoveries are first ancient Bible texts to be found in 60 years
A 6,000-year-old skeleton of a partially mummified child and a 10,500-year-old basket were also discovered.
New fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls found in Judean Desert cave
March 16, 2021, 7:36 PM IST / Updated March 18, 2021, 10:10 PM IST
By Patrick Smith
A new set of Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient fragments of biblical texts dating back almost 2,000 years and thought to have been hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome, have been found in an Israeli desert.
The Israel Antiquities Authority announced Tuesday that a four-year archaeological project uncovered portions of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets, including the books of Zechariah and . It was the first such discovery in 60 years.
Also uncovered was a 6,000-year-old skeleton of a partially mummified child and a 10,500-year-old basket, which Israeli authorities said could be the oldest in the world. A CT scan revealed the child's age was between 6 and 12 — with the skin