EXCLUSIVE: A Closer Look Inside Christ's Unsealed Tomb | National Geographic

Scientists expose Jesus Christ's resting place for the first time in the modern era, and make an unexpected discovery.

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For the first time in centuries, scientists have exposed the original surface of what is traditionally considered the tomb of Jesus Christ. As the slab of marble was removed, revealing the Holy Bed, conservationists were surprised to discover something their instruments hadn’t detected: a layer of debris beneath the marble cover. They will analyze the debris to learn more about the ancient resting place.

Located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem, the tomb has been covered by marble cladding since at least A.D. 1555, and most likely centuries earlier. The modest tomb has never before been photographed, and no drawings exist. This is the first time anyone alive today has seen the Holy Bed.

This burial shelf is now enclosed by a small structure known as the Edicule (from the Latin aedicule, or "little house"), which was last reconstructed in 1808-1810 after being destroyed in a fire. The Edicule and the interior tomb are currently undergoing restoration by a team of scientists from the National Technical University of Athens under the direction of Chief Scientific Supervisor Professor Antonia Moropoulou.

The National Geographic Society, with the blessing of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem and other religious communities, formed a strategic alliance with the National Technical University of Athens for cultural heritage preservation. For an exclusive look at the restoration project, watch Explorer on National Geographic Channel, coming in November.

Read more: Exclusive: Christ's Burial Place Exposed for First Time in Centuries

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[erock]

Hundred bucks says if Jesus was there right now he’d say something like “don’t worry about where I died, pay attention to how I lived.” Putting value on material things is just humorous.

[swirrllfolfsky]

Even as someone who isn't religious, I can still appreciate how special this location is. Even just from a historical and architectural standpoint, this location is priceless.

[abbywalker]

"He's not there, He is risen!"

[JonnoPlays]

I watched the whole video and still have no idea what they found 🤦‍♂️

[GodBlessHipHop]

Jesus is not in there ! Because HE HAS RISEN !

[jithendrijayawardena]

I'm a Buddhist but I have the utmost love and respect for Jesus in my heart.

[fusspot]

I went to this extraordinary church many years ago. The ambience ...there are no words. A very humbling and special place. I am not particularly religious per se but I was moved to tears such is the atmosphere. I also had a strong reaction when visiting the Garden of Gethsemane. The ancient olive trees are a wonder in themselves and have been carbon dated to over a thousand years old....at least!

[MC-pypr]

To those people who are genuinely curious and is asking where is the body, it's not supposed to be there. Jesus Christ died and rose again on the third day then ascended to the Heavens. He is believed to come back again just like the first time, to save humanity.

[KnightoftheLord]

The idea of travelling and 'seeing the world' doesn't appeal to me much, but Jerusalem is the one place I hope to visit in my life over any other.

[helenacorreia]

Any ancient place is magic for me. Everything that happened there, before our existence, is now only silence, an idea... Imagination, perhaps. And it all rests and comes back to silence

[thekittyhouse]

It’s not his “final resting place”. He left it behind!!

[nagakoshu]

Final resting place??? No!!!

He rose from the dead!!!! He is in all glory up in heaven!!!

[lesinamamea]

Jesus risen from the dead and he is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[NotAIike]

*I believe in Jesus Christ, the son of God, who risen from the deads and took all the world sins away.*

[AI-hxfx]

The description of pilgrims' reaction to visiting this place is on point. I sobbed, filled with awe and at a loss for words, for I was at the holiest place of my faith. Even after leaving from two minutes of weeping for joy – which seemed like an eternity – I still cried on a bench outside because like the Women, I too saw the empty Sepulchre, and knew He is Risen.

[rasclotify]

I've been there.The whole building does in fact radiate history & spiritual energy from all the millions who have prayed there or passed thru, & it's way dark inside. And multiple sacred spaces in one, multi faiths under one roof. P.S. : If you want a interesting story that reflects the constant complexities of the conflict that exists in the city of Jerusalem and Israel, look into the 'Immoveable Ladder' that still sits above the entrance to the COHS that hasn't been touched since the early 19th century because the varying faiths can't decide who gets to take it down. And now it is symbolic & has come to represent and highlight as an example as one of the many religious tensions that exist in Israel.

[beachbum]

Whoever reads this please pray my husband is with Jesus 💕

[jonesfamilyfarms]

He’s not there because He is with YOU! ❤

[lizsanchez]

I see an empty grave! Christ our lord has risen🙏 he has defeated death!

[Naili]

I'm a Muslim, but still, when they tried to open the slab, and the camera pan to the faces of the priests, my heart get a bit teary. clearly they are anxious, waiting to see the holy bed. their heart shaken, and their faith tested, as they are not knowing what beneath that slab. what evidence that can reaffirm their belief. They are crossing their hands, their fingers, their bodies, hope to see the confirmation, that they longed to see with their own eyes. Same goes to the Muslims, how they longed to see what is inside the sealed tomb of prophet Muhammad. Just to reaffirm their belief to the unseen being. Peace be upon them both ^^