New evidence discovered at site of Jesus' resurrection corroborates the Bible

1 April 2025

An archaeological discovery at the site where Jesus is believed to have been buried may provide new evidence supporting the Biblical account.

Researchers uncovered remnants of an ancient garden beneath the foundation of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, a finding they say aligns with the Gospel of John.

John 19:41 reads: 'Now in the place where he was crucified, there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulcher, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus.'

A team from Sapienza University of Rome analyzed plant remains from the site and dated them to the pre-Christian era, placing them around the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. Historians generally date his death to around 33 AD.

Francesca Romana Stasolla, lead archaeologist, told The Times of Israel: 'The Gospel mentions a green area between the Calvary and the tomb, and we identified these cultivated fields'

The discovery adds to the ongoing debate over the location of Jesus' burial.

Many scholars support the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as the site, citing the presence of rock-cut tombs from the first century.

Others argue that the Garden Tomb, another ancient burial site in Jerusalem, better matches biblical descriptions.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14559129/Archaeologists-new-evidence-site-Jesus-resurrection-corroborates-Bible.html