ESSENTIAL FACTS

rn about what an ossuary is, from what materials it was created, and what significance it held in ancient Jewish burial practices. >>more

Find out about why this practice
became popular in Jesus� time and
how it affected Jewish burial customs
in and around the city of Jerusalem. >>more

Unearth the 1980 discovery of a first
-century Jewish tomb that has provided
the foundation for an explosive breakthrough in our understanding of the mysteries of Christianity. >>more

Learn about the tradition of burial as it applied to those who were crucified under Roman law, and how this custom affected Jesus� own burial.

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Discover the tombs of ancient Israel. Uncover the facts about their construction and design, and how a tomb was indicative of an individual�s status.

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Decipher the inscriptions found on ossuaries and discover how these inscriptions have helped experts piece together the facts surrounding Jesus Christ�s life and death.

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Second Burial

Ossuaries

Burial After Crucifixion

Inscriptions