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In Jerusalem, under the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traces of an ancient garden and burials were foundtranslated

October 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Jerusalem, under the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traces of an ancient garden and burials were found

In Jerusalem, Italian archaeologists discovered under the floor of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher the remains of an ancient garden, traces of olive trees and vines, as well as tombs carved into the rock. Some finds correspond to the description of the burial place of Jesus Christ in the Gospels. However, scientists emphasize that this does not prove that this is where his tomb was located, Euronews reports.

Italian researchers have discovered an ancient burial site beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem that matches biblical accounts of his burial. Research is being carried out during the restoration of one of the main Christian churches.

What archaeologists discovered under the church

Excavations are taking place in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, located in the Christian quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. According to Christian tradition, this was the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the tomb in which he was buried, and then the resurrection took place.

The research is being conducted by a team of Italian archaeologists led by Francesca Romana Stasolla from the Sapienza University of Rome. Scientists have received...

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