Mystery AtlasJohn Allegro
British Dead Sea Scrolls scholar who produced the first working transcription of the Copper Scroll, published his own translation and treasure theory in 1960 ahead of the official edition, and led two unsuccessful expeditions to search for the treasure.
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Theories & Explanations
John Allegro authored Copper Scroll Literal Treasure Theory.
Objects & Artifacts
- Copper Scrollc. 50-100 CE
John Allegro was used to analyse Copper Scroll — Produced the first working transcription and published an independent 1960 translation and treasure theory ahead of the official edition.