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Highlights from the Israel Antiquities Authority: The Dead Sea Scrolls and 5,000 Years of Treasures – at the deYoung Museum, SF. Exhibition ends August 10, 2008

The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history. They were uncovered by Bedouin herders and excavated by archaeologists in caves along the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea.  Fragments of the scrolls were pieced together to form more than 800 documents, many of them Biblical and Apocryphal manuscripts. All

Highlights from the Israel Antiquities Authority: The Dead Sea Scrolls and 5,000 Years of Treasures, at the Legion of Honor from February 9 to August 10, 2008, will include rotating examples of the rare and precious Dead Sea Scroll fragments in addition to artifacts spanning over 5000 years, from the Chalcolithic Age (4,000 BC) to the Fatimid Period (11th century AD). 

The treasures on view are on loan from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), and most have never been seen outside of Israel.  "Highlights from the Israel Antiquities Authority and our partnership with the IAA call attention to Israel's rich archaeological heritage and the importance of these splendid objects, many of which are national treasures, emanating from the Holy Land," says curator of ancient art and interpretation Renée Dreyfus. 

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