Why were the Dead Sea Scrolls at a natural science museum?
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a testament to human creativity and provide a rare glimpse back into the culture that eventually gave rise to Judaism and Christianity. The story of their preservation and discovery is not only one of great mystery and intrigue but also one of the ways in which science and technology help scholars unravel and piece together fragments of our past. The Dead Sea region’s geological conditions allowed these ancient documents to be preserved. The science behind how the scrolls were naturally preserved and the way in which modern conservation techniques have advanced since the scrolls were originally discovered is a compelling story to share with museum visitors.
