Supposedly, she found the True Cross, the site of Jesus's crucifixion, near a tomb on the location of a pagan temple, dedicated either to Jupiter or Venus. The temple was torn down, with a rock ...

It is believed to house the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial. But what can archaeology tell us about the church and its surrounding area? Is it a plausible location for the Tomb of Jesus?

Jesus was crucified on April 3 ... of calcite carbonate from flowing water — consistent with Caiaphas’ tomb’s location near an ancient aqueduct. “I think the nails came from that tomb ...

and he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb, and departed. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulchre. Lord Jesus Christ, in your burial you have taken on ...