The 3-ton Western Wall stone fell from the fortification during the decisive battle of the First Jewish-Roman War in 70 CE. The Franklin Institute sends prayers left on the stone to Jerusalem. Read more
Pretty terrible management of the flow of people. Ruined the exhibit for me and everyone else around. Scrolls were meant to provide social and religious governance - saw the opposite at the exhibit.
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Dead Sea Scrolls at The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St (Benjamin Franklin Parkway) Philadelphia, PA19103 United States
From the shores of the Dead Sea comes one of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made. See the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in "Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times." Runs through Oct. 24.