“prove that Dead Sea scrolls from the Second Temple period were hidden in the cave”
“the findings indicate beyond any doubt that the cave contained scrolls that were stolen.”
“The material, when published, will provide important new evidence for scholars of the archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea caves.”
“The discovery towards the end of the excavation of a pair of iron pickaxe heads from the 1950s (stored within the tunnel for later use) proves the cave was looted.”
“the findings indicate beyond any doubt that the cave contained scrolls that were stolen.”
“The material, when published, will provide important new evidence for scholars of the archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea caves.”
“The discovery towards the end of the excavation of a pair of iron pickaxe heads from the 1950s (stored within the tunnel for later use) proves the cave was looted.”
Well, at least they are sure of themselves.