Qumran National Park
Qumran National Park
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tony C
Bedford, UK1,397 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
This is on the coast of the Dead Sea and not far from Masada. As a result whilst this national park is worth a visit it is not the quality or spectacle of Masada.
Ahead of the visit there is a short film show which helps you understand the religious significance of Qumran.
Visiting the site itself only needs an hour but it is clear that a lot of parties also use the on-site restaurant which is quite large but well run with decent quality food.
Ahead of the visit there is a short film show which helps you understand the religious significance of Qumran.
Visiting the site itself only needs an hour but it is clear that a lot of parties also use the on-site restaurant which is quite large but well run with decent quality food.
Written November 27, 2022
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B T
London, UK1,214 contributions
Apr 2022
There is not much to look at in the archaeological section and there is hardly any information explaining what anything is. The map and leaflet is not that helpful. When you arrive they showed you a video which explained absolutely nothing and the screens kept going blurry or cutting out. The trails up to the caves were closed due to the risk of flooding which is fair enough, but the man on the desk didn't tell us this and just took our money, so we felt a bit ripped off as the price was not worth what is there. Much better to go to somewhere like Masada.
Written April 28, 2022
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TRAVELINGCWS
Belleair, FL1,092 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We were visiting the Masada and the Dead Sea with one of the tour operators. (Bein Harim)
We stopped at this place for lunch. It's a huge gift shop with a terrible restaurant. The place was packed, the staff rude, lots of tour operators trying to put their people in front of you.
The worst meal ever, the food is basic, average, buffet style. I will not elaborate, nothing to talk about.
The restrooms are disgusting, absolutely filthy. The trash cans over filled, the floors smell, not clean.
I do not recommend this unless you are dying in the desert.
One more item, the gifts a three times the price as we saw in town.
It appears this is in the national park system - why does the country let such a poor operator manage this restaurant.
We stopped at this place for lunch. It's a huge gift shop with a terrible restaurant. The place was packed, the staff rude, lots of tour operators trying to put their people in front of you.
The worst meal ever, the food is basic, average, buffet style. I will not elaborate, nothing to talk about.
The restrooms are disgusting, absolutely filthy. The trash cans over filled, the floors smell, not clean.
I do not recommend this unless you are dying in the desert.
One more item, the gifts a three times the price as we saw in town.
It appears this is in the national park system - why does the country let such a poor operator manage this restaurant.
Written September 16, 2023
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JamieJW
Quakertown, PA4,552 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Large national park in the Judean Desert.
Qumran National Park lies at the foot of the vertical cliff of the Judean Desert, rising up from the shores of the Dead Sea.
Qumran is an archaeological site in the West Bank managed by Israel's Qumran National Park. It is located on a dry marl plateau about 1.5 km from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, near the Israeli settlement and kibbutz of Kalya.
Our group also ate lunch at the Qumran shop and restaurant and we enjoyed the food. My partner and I are vegetarian, so we chose the Falafel Pita which was quite good. Prices are a bit steep, $14 for a Falafel sandwich and a drink.
Qumran National Park lies at the foot of the vertical cliff of the Judean Desert, rising up from the shores of the Dead Sea.
Qumran is an archaeological site in the West Bank managed by Israel's Qumran National Park. It is located on a dry marl plateau about 1.5 km from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, near the Israeli settlement and kibbutz of Kalya.
Our group also ate lunch at the Qumran shop and restaurant and we enjoyed the food. My partner and I are vegetarian, so we chose the Falafel Pita which was quite good. Prices are a bit steep, $14 for a Falafel sandwich and a drink.
Written November 18, 2022
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Ukienomad
Fleming Island, FL6,711 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Qumran National Park is most famous for the Dead Sea Scrolls. It is an amazing archaeological site located near the Dead Sea near Kibbutz Kalia. It is the place where the original scrolls were found in a cave. You can see the cave barricaded by low gates so you can’t get close to them. There are remnants of the original inhabitants os elf which are Jewish ritual baths, pottery kilns, dining hall and there is even a cemetery site. Definite,y worth a visit to this place and revisit the history. Unfortunately, we did t have as much time as we wanted as they were closing.
Written February 8, 2020
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,698 contributions
Jan 2020
Located south of Jericho, on the shores of the Dead Sea, Qumran National Park is a must visit. Its claim to fame is the 1947 accidental discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls by a Bedouin shepherd boy. Eventually over 950 documents were discovered in 11 caves, dating to the earliest years of Christianity (200 BC – 60 AD). You won’t see the originals at Qumran (for that you must visit the Israel Museum in Jerusalem), but the ruins are amazing. From an elevated walkway, you can view the remains of a small Essene settlement dating to the time of Jesus. This includes ritual baths, refectory (communal dining room) and scriptorium (scribe’s room), as well as water aqueducts, channels, and cisterns. The site is well-marked, and the view of the surrounding hills and Dead Sea is beautiful. Sadly, the Dead Sea is receding and this is very evident from Qumran. Our tour group didn’t have time to hike to the caves, but if that is your interest, allow an extra hour or two.
Written February 17, 2020
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David Ha'ivri 🇮🇱
Israel478 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
The Dead Sea Scrolls are exciting & significant to #Jews because they were written by Jews in the land of #Israel 2000 years ago using the same letters used in the modern State of Israel. Children in our schools can read these #ancient texts. This shows #indigenous #continuity.
It is important for Christians because Jewish monks dwelled here in the first century at the time of formation of Christianity. They were obsessed with ritual baths, many of which can be seen in the archaeological dig here. This place is not far from the Jordan River and John the Baptist might have been here at a time.
It is important for Christians because Jewish monks dwelled here in the first century at the time of formation of Christianity. They were obsessed with ritual baths, many of which can be seen in the archaeological dig here. This place is not far from the Jordan River and John the Baptist might have been here at a time.
Written January 27, 2020
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,157 contributions
Oct 2021
A Must See of course!
Whether you're on your way to Masada or simply to the Dead Sea, you simply have to stop there.
The importance of the archeological findings here, meaning the Scrolls, is just to important to skip this site.
Besides, the landscapes are stunning, Desert landscapes or Lunar landscapes, you tell me.
Not convinced? Just take a look at the pictures.
Whether you're on your way to Masada or simply to the Dead Sea, you simply have to stop there.
The importance of the archeological findings here, meaning the Scrolls, is just to important to skip this site.
Besides, the landscapes are stunning, Desert landscapes or Lunar landscapes, you tell me.
Not convinced? Just take a look at the pictures.
Written September 29, 2022
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Tracy F
861 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
This place is a nice place to visit. It has some excavated sites that may interest people that enjoy history. Not really a location of biblical excitement. However some dead sea scrolls were found at this location.
Written February 24, 2020
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vughtenaar
Rehovot148 contributions
Dec 2019
the caves and the scrolls, the very special weather conditions and location, little of that came out in our visit. There are caves that are not the caves or you are not allowed to get, too, and all in all the potential of this special place is seriously under-used. Maybe it will get better. For the moment, use your time and go on to En Gedi/Nahal David , Masada and the beach
Written January 24, 2020
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Ciao, la prossima settimana saremo in viaggio verso Israele e il ns itinerario prevede il passaggio da Masada verso il lago di Tiberiade. Noleggeremo un'auto a Tel Aviv e ci chiediamo: possiamo passare con auto noleggiata a Tel Aviv da Masada a Qumran? Ho letto che le auto a targa israeliana non hanno accesso in Cisgiordania.
Grazie mille
Giorgia
Written March 18, 2018
is there accessibility for a wheelchair?
Written December 26, 2016
is there accessibility for a wheelchair?
Written December 26, 2016
Yes, The archeological site has a wheelchair-accessible trail.
please visit the web site Israel Nature and Parks Authority
I failed to post the exact link, please look for Qumran National Park at the web site
Written February 2, 2017
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