Garden Tomb, Burial plot near Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Israel
The Garden Tomb features a rock-cut burial chamber within a maintained garden, located beside a hill formation that resembles a human skull.
Israeli archaeologist Gabriel Barkay determined the tomb's architectural elements date to the 8th-7th centuries BCE, predating the time of Jesus by several centuries.
The site receives 450,000 annual visitors, primarily from Protestant denominations who consider it an alternative location to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Visitors can schedule guided tours through the official website, with the facility remaining open throughout the year except for specific holiday closures.
The interior contains two separate chambers carved into the rock, with an ancient water cistern from the Crusader period located within the garden grounds.
Website: http://gardentomb.org
GPS coordinates: 31.78396,35.23015
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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