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Book of Giants · Qumran witness · 4Q203

Fragmentary witness; a translated composition is not a physically complete scroll.

Record reviewed 2026-11-05 ·

Catalogue reference
4Q203
Institution / route
Israel Antiquities Authority · confirmation requested
Region / collection context
Judaean Desert
Language
Aramaic
Physical form
Scroll fragments
Translation evidence
English edition located
Access route
Public archive route
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