Garden Tomb, Burial plot near Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, Israel
The Garden Tomb is a rock-cut burial chamber within a maintained garden near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. The site lies beside a hill formation whose shape resembles a human skull.
An Israeli archaeologist attributed the architecture to the 8th to 7th centuries BCE. This means the burial chamber was carved several centuries before the time of Jesus.
Protestant communities from around the world visit this site as an alternative location for the burial of Christ. The grounds serve their congregations as a space for open-air worship services and quiet reflection.
Visitors can book guided tours through the official website, as the grounds remain open throughout the year. The site closes on specific religious holidays.
The interior contains two separate chambers carved directly from the bedrock. The garden also holds an ancient water cistern from the Crusader period.
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