This domed structure, located at the Israel Museum, houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish texts discovered in the Qumran Caves between 1947 and 1956. The building also displays artifacts found alongside the scrolls, offering a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of Jewish communities from the Second Temple period.
Preserving these fragile manuscripts in a controlled environment is crucial for their long-term survival. The architecture itself, with its white dome symbolizing the Sons of Light and its black basalt wall representing the Sons of Darkness, reflects the contents of the scrolls. The unique design and specialized conservation efforts underscore the historical and cultural significance of these ancient texts for understanding biblical history and the development of Judaism and Christianity. The public exhibition allows scholars and visitors alike to engage with these invaluable artifacts.
