The Monks of Qumran, commonly identified as the Essenes, were a Jewish sect that lived in a desert community near the Dead Sea during the Second Temple period. They are known for the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient manuscripts discovered in the Qumran caves, which offer insights into their beliefs and practices. These scrolls, which include biblical texts, commentaries, and rules of community life, reveal a sect dedicated to strict observance of Jewish law, communal living, and a deep belief in a coming messiah