From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...

AFP via Getty Images The uncovered marble tombs have a lot to do with Joseph of Arimathea — the biblical figure Christians believe gifted Jesus his burial plot, as explained by the Times of Israel.

Remarkably, the Bible mentions a garden near Jesus’ burial. John 19:41 and 19:42 read ... the fact that generations of people did is objective,” Stasolla explained.

In keeping with the customs of the time, his bones were then bundled and buried in a grave ... to the town.” But does Sawaguchi think it’s possible that Jesus was his kinsfolk?

They’re digging for answers. There has been an ongoing debate for many years over where Jesus was crucified and buried — with many experts believing the site to be on the grounds of the Church ...