This ScienceDaily article reports a three dimensions modeling of Qumran permits to conclude it served first as a fortress before being adopted by Jewish religious sect. From the article: "he mysterious archaeological ruins located paces from where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered 60 years ago served first as a fortress before being adopted by Jewish religious sect, two UCLA researchers contend.
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Virtual Qumran Sheds New Light On Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery Site
Ancient Rome Rebuilt Digitally
This ScienceDaily article reports Rome's Mayor Walter Veltroni will officiate at the first public viewing of Rome Reborn 1.0, a 10-year project based at the University of Virginia and begun at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to use advanced technology to digitally rebuild ancient Rome.