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  "id": 18107638,
  "title": "Teen's thrown stone led to discovery of ancient Dead Sea Scrolls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/teens-thrown-stone-led-to-discovery-of-ancient-dead-sea-scrolls",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T10:03:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/archaeology/a-teenager-tending-livestock-near-the-dead-sea-threw-a-stone-into-a-cave-and-heard-something-shatter-the-accidental-discovery-eventually-led-researchers-to-the-dead-sea-scrolls-among-the-most-important-ancient-manuscripts-ever-found/articleshow/135527626.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd stumbled upon the Dead Sea Scrolls while searching for stray animals. This discovery consisted of numerous ancient manuscripts that greatly impacted historical and religious studies. The manuscripts date back to the Second Temple period, offering insights into diverse Jewish beliefs and practices. Researchers continue to piece together fragments to reveal their…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}