Shrine of the Book

The Shrine of the Book is a museum in Jerusalem dedicated to the Dead Sea Scrolls and related ancient Jewish manuscripts. Its distinctive white dome and surrounding colorful walls symbolize the scrolls and the Hebrew Bible. The building is designed to protect fragile artifacts while allowing visitors to view and learn about Jewish history and biblical texts. Opened in 1965, it is part of the Israel Museum and serves as a center for research and display of these priceless ancient documents, offering insights into Jewish culture and religion from thousands of years ago.