Bible fragments, 10,500-year-old basket discovered in Jerusalem

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The Israel Antiquities Authority recently made exciting discoveries on an excavation in the Muraba'at Cove in the Judean Desert near Jerusalem. Here's a look at some of their findings and behind the scenes from the caves.

Archeologist Dr. Naama Sukenik shows a 10,500-year old basket discovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the Muraba'at Cove in the Judean Desert at the IAA laboratories in Jerusalem, on Tuesday. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI 

The 10,500-year-old basket is seen as it was found in the Muraba'at Cave. The excavation operations have been undertaken since 2017. Photo courtesy of Yoli Schwartz/Israel Antiquities Authority

The moment preparatory program students discovered the 10,500-year-old basket in the Muraba'at Cave. The basket is likely the oldest complete basket in the world. Photo courtesy of Yaniv Berman/Israel Antiquities Authority

 
Scroll conservationist Tanya Bitler points to a parchment section of a scroll that was part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo

Scroll conservationist Tanya Bitler displays parchment biblical fragments and a scroll section discovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority. This is the first time in approximately 60 years that bible fragments were uncovered. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Phot

Additional finds from the Jewish rebels who fled to the caves in the Judea Desert at the end of the Bar Kokhba revolt were discovered, such as this ancient lice comb. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo

An archeologist holds coins from the Bar Kokhba period. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo

Archeologist Dr. Naama Sukenik shows woven fabric discovered in the Muraba'at Cove. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo

Roman arrowheads from the Roman period are on display from the operation. Photo courtesy of Dafna Gazit/Israel Antiquities Authority

Archeologist Chaim Cohen shows a 2,000-year-old sandal. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo

Archeologist Dr. Naama Sukenik (R) shows ancient rope pieces discovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo

Excavations were made in challenging conditions in Muraba‘at Cave. Photo courtesy of Yoli Schwartz/Israel Antiquities Authority

Archaeologists Hagay Hamer (L) and Oriah Amichai sieve finds at the entrance to the Cave of Horror in the caves of the Judean Desert. Photo courtesy of Eitan Klein/Israel Antiquities Authority

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