"Moreover, each exhibits characteristics that suggest they are deliberate forgeries created in the twentieth century with the intent to mimic authentic Dead Sea Scroll fragments." CNN raised questions about the museum's Dead Sea Scroll fragments in 2017 as the Green family prepared to unveil their $500 million museum. Green has declined to say how much his family spent for the 16 fake Dead Sea Scrolls fragments. While the ink was still wet, the forgers scattered variety of loose mineral deposits consistent with the Dead Sea region. During a 2017 interview at the Bible museum, Green said he wasn't sure who sold him the Dead Sea Scroll fragments.

Source: CNN March 15, 2020 04:52 UTC