Shrine of the Book
It is the home of the exceptional archaeological finds: the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient manuscripts. The dome covers a structure which is mostly below the ground, and is reflected in a pool of water that surrounds it.The special juxtaposition of the white dome and black basalt wall, opposing geometrical shapes, creates a monumental effect and adds an extraordinary phenomenon in the Israeli landscape.
The Shrine of the Book was built in 1965 for the preservation and exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls. An exhibit in the pavilion tells the story of the Essenes and shows finds from Qumran where most of the scrolls were discovered.