Pictures obtained by Getty Image have revealed
the tomb where Jesus Christ was buried, and it
has not been opened for the past 50 years.
The debate had raged on for decades over the
truth about where the leader of the Christians
was buried, if it was the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre in Jerusalem or not.
The Tomb of Jesus, where his body is believed to
have been laid. Photo: Getty
According to The Mirror UK, pilgrims have been
prevented continuing with their consistent
pilfering of the pieces from the tomb which had
been sealed since year 1555 or even longer.
Some researchers have now revealed inside of the
tomb and according to Archaeologist Fredrik
Hiebert of National Geographic, who partnered in
the project: "The most amazing thing for me was
when we removed the first layer of dust and
found a second piece of marble.
According to tradition the body of Jesus was laid
in a limestone cave following his crucifixion.
Photo: Getty
"This one was grey, not creamy white like the
exterior, and right in the middle of it was a
beautifully inscribed cross. We had no idea that
was there.
Entrance to the tomb of Jesus at the Church of
the Holy Sepulchre . Photo: Getty
"The shrine has been destroyed many times by
fire, earthquakes, and invasions over the
centuries. We didn’t really know if they had built
it in exactly the same place every time.
Workers in the tomb.
"But this seems to be visible proof that the spot
the pilgrims worship today really is the same
tomb the Roman Emperor Constantine found in
the 4th century and the Crusaders revered. It’s
amazing.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's
Old City. Photo: Getty
