Qumran- the Pottery Factory

Full title
Qumran- the Pottery Factory
Research notes

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Reference type
Journal Article
Author(s)
Shanks, Hershel
Year
2006
Journal / Book Title || Series Title
Biblical Archaeology Review
Volume
32
Number of volumes
0
Issue / Series Volume
5
Pages
26-32
Alternative title
BAR
Related keywords
Qumran Caves
Agriculture & Industry (Economics)
Pottery
Label
11/01/2010
Abstract

According to a recent study, Qumran, a desolate, monastery-like site, had nothing to do with the Dead Sea Scrolls found in nearby caves. Qumran was just a pottery factory, manned by a few dozen workers at most.