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Biblical Archaeology Review 49:3, Fall 2023

Were Temple Offerings Buried at Qumran?

By Dennis Mizzi

At Qumran’s cemetery, excavation revealed two graves that contained no human remains, only storage jars filled with date honey. Sealed and carefully buried among ordinary graves, these vessels likely reflect the religious beliefs of the Qumran community. Follow the evidence as our author unravels the meaning behind this mysterious practice.

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