New evidence may confirm Holy Sepulchre as Jesus' crucifixion site

Archaeologists unearth 2,000-year-old mystery that may confirm details of biblical account of Jesus' burial

'It is the faith of those who have believed in the holiness of this site for millennia that has allowed it to exist and transform.'

Excavation near site where Jesus was crucified and buried results in ancient discovery

Proof of an ancient garden, consistent with biblical scripture, has emerged at the holiest site in Christianity — and an archaeologist says "many surprises" from the site are in the works.Archaeologists excavating the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the ancient church in Jerusalem situated where Jesus Christ was crucified and buried, recently found evidence of ancient olive trees and grapevines. The specimens date back roughly 2,000 years.The disc…

New evidence may confirm Holy Sepulchre as Jesus' crucifixion site

A team of researchers from Sapienza University of Rome discovered remains of a plant dated to the time of Jesus’ death in the spring of 33 CE.

The death of Jesus always generated controversy, in particular because his bone remains were never found. Popular belief, by the hand of the Bible, always held that the son of Mary and Joseph ascended to heaven in body and soul, while scientists still continue to search for his burial.Thanks to a recent expedition, a team of Italian archaeologists would have confirmed the exact point where it happened.The mysteries surrounding the history of Jes…

Discovery of ancient garden at Jesus’ burial site backs up description in Bible

Archaeologists digging under the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have found signs of an ancient garden that align with biblical descriptions.

The actions were carried out in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the city of Jerusalem, Israel