The Copper Scroll was found in 1952 by a French archaeological expedition, in the furthest cave from Qumran. The scroll was all intact, but unfolding it took several years, and only then was it read. It proved to contain a rather technical list, of 60 locations, each containing a hoard of gold, silver and temple utensils. The scroll has generated a lot of speculations and research in hope of tracking these treasures.
This specially designed private tour will first take you to the cave where the Copper Scroll was found. After a full reading of the text, it will lead you to some of the locations where excavations were carried out in hope of finding one of the treasures. So prepare your whip and Indiana Jones hat – We’re going for some serious treasure hunting!
Search Around Qumran
We will especially follow paragraphs 21, 26, and 54 of the Copper Scroll. They seem to suggest that some treasures were hidden in Qumran’s cemetery, its dam, and a nearby cave with two entries facing east.
Crawl in a Tunnel in the Desert
Paragraph 1 in the Copper Scroll describes treasure hidden “under the steps facing east at Haruba, in Achor valley.” This mysterious stepped tunnel was excavated and proved to be over 100 meters (about 300 feet) deep. What was it dug for? And by whom? With headlamps we will crawl into it and try to figure it out.
Explore Tombs in the Kidron Valley
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