The aim of paper is to evaluate historical references related to the Hasmoneans hidden in the Dead Sea Scrolls. The subject has already been discussed several times. Usually conclusions are rather positive because scholars try to see these references in light of the Flavius Josephus’ works. Author tried to look at the documents as an independent source on the contemporary history. Evaluated from this perspective the Dead Sea Scrolls cannot be treated as the historical documents providing us valuable information about the Hasmonean period.
