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Chapter 49 of the Isaiah Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls; in the Shrine of the Book, D. Samuel and Jeane H. Gottesman Centre for Biblical Manuscripts, the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.
Following the destruction of the Qumran center by Roman legions under Vespasian in 68 ce, the site underwent two distinct phases of occupation:
- Roman Garrison: From the time of its destruction until approximately 73 ce, the site was occupied and used as a garrison by Roman soldiers.1
- Second Jewish Revolt: During the Second Jewish Revolt (132β135 ce), the site served as a base for Jewish rebels fighting under the leadership of Bar Kokhba.1