Cave of Letters - Bar Kokhba

The discoveries from the Cave of Letters, added much knowledge about the Bar Kokhba revolt that took place during the years 132-136. This was the last significant revolt of the Jews in Israel against the Roman rule. The leader of the revolt was Shimon Bar Kokhba, then known as Shimon ben Kusba, or Bar Kusba.
The Cave of Letters is in Hever brook. At the end of 135CE, with the conquest of Beitar and Ein Gedi by the Roman army, Jews from Ein Gedi, including women and children of Jonathan Ben-Baaya family, one of the revolt leaders, escaped to the cave below us. They brought with them valuables, important documents and supplies for long-term survival in the cave.
A total of about 70 documents were found in the cave, most of them are part of two groups: "Bar Kokhba Letters" and "Archive belongs to a women named Babatha".
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Yehuda Holtzman
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[@richardglady3009]

What a wonderful video. Great background to the revolt and stunning visuals. I especially love the overhead showing the Roman camp and the entrances to the tunnels. Thank you very much!

[@historicalsitesinisrael]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markheadlee6392]

Thank you for this video. Seeing the artifacts from the cave is a sobering reminder of the humanity of these people.

[@fernandomonte-serrat4469]

Thank you for the excellent lecture.

[@RichardCharles-wg6sz]

The only way to live there is by the shear will and Freedom of The Israeli People, which we should all consider in our lives! Thank you for getting up there and showing this to us all.

[@PascalSalmaggi-oc6je]

Is there more on the other caves? U said "until we visit more cave s I have a question 4 U". Can I come with U? I do really enjoy the documentaries! Thank you so much.

[@historicalsitesinisrael]

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