The Shrine of the Book

The Shrine of the Book is the home of several exceptional archaeological finds: the Dead Sea Scrolls and other rare ancient manuscripts. The dome covers a structure which is two-thirds below the ground, and is reflected in a pool of water that surrounds it.

The striking juxtaposition of the white dome and black basalt wall, precise and opposing geometrical shapes, creates a monumental effect and contributes an extraordinary phenomenon in the Israeli landscape. 


Now on exhibit at the Shrine of the Book:

Explore the Great Isaiah Scroll
Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls
The Qumran Community
The Qumran Library
The Building and the Shrine Complex
Interactive Tours of the Shrine Complex
A Wandering Bible: The Aleppo Codex
Dorot Foundation Dead Sea Scrolls Information and Study Center
The Dead Sea Scrolls and Contemporary Culture Conference Webcast



The Shrine of the Book
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
POB 71117, Jerusalem 91710
Israel

e-mail: shrine@imj.org.il
Tel. 972-2-670-8859
Fax. 972-2-563-3695

Information for groups:
972-2-677-1313