The evidence of ancient gardens, consistent with the Bible, appears in the most sacred places of Christianity. And archaeologists say there are “many surprises” from the site in the works.
Archaeologist excavating The Church of the Holy Grave, an ancient church in Jerusalem, is located where Jesus Christ was crucified and buried, and recently found evidence of ancient olive and vines. The specimen dates back to about 2,000 years.
This discovery repeats New Testament verse 19:41.
Francesca Stazola, an archaeology professor at the University of Sapienza in Rome, confirmed the findings of Fox News Digital on Wednesday. She said the evidence of the ancient garden came in the form of seeds and pollen.
Recently evidence of ancient olive and vines was discovered in the Holy Grave Church in Jerusalem. (Archivio Università DiRoma Sapienza)
Calvary, the place where the church stands, had multiple uses, including being used as a quarry in ancient times.
The exact age of the organic material has not yet been determined, but Stasola said pollen and seeds date back to “the area had funeral use during the quarry and Roman use.”
“The quarries had to be gradually abandoned and once the stone was extracted it was used for agricultural areas and graves,” Stasola said. “This must have looked like a first century ad.”
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Ancient pollen and seeds undergo additional testing as archaeologists continue their work. (Archivio Università DiRoma Sapienza)
Stasolla also said that so far many artifacts have been discovered on the site, with some dating back to the Iron Age. The discovery certifies the region’s status as a pilgrimage site since the 4th century.
“Ceramics, metals, glass… [all] Document both the occupation of the region and the presence of believers and pilgrims,” she said. [aim is to gain] knowledge [about this] An important area of Jerusalem. ”
The Holy Tomb Church in Jerusalem dates back to the 4th century. (Archivio Università DiRoma Sapienza)
“And this is what I’m giving back,” she added. “From a certain moment, the region becomes the heart of a Christian cult.”
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The excavations first reported by the Israeli era are the first major restoration project in the first. Holy Grave Church Almost in the second century. The drilling is “in all areas of the church that are common to religious communities,” Stasola said.
The church was founded in 326 AD, but the original 4th century structure was destroyed by Islamic ruler Al Hakim Bia Allah in 1009.
The site was taken over by the Christian crusades almost a century later, and Stasolla said that the still-existing churches were primarily crusade jobs.
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An Italian archaeologist (not photographed) said some of the artifacts found on the site date back to the Iron Age. (Archivio Università DiRoma Sapienza)
“The current church is a church of reconstruction of the Crusades, but the entire church is a structure of historical stages from the fourth century to the present day,” she explained.
When asked if she felt that the discovery reflected John 19:41, she painted the boundaries between them, but Stastolla agreed. Archaeological research and theology.
“Archeology provides data that has since been historical and must be interpreted,” she said. “In this case, it documents the agricultural uses of the quarry… [the Bible quote] It’s certainly suggestive [of this]. ”
Stasolla also emphasized that the excavation work is “still underway and this research will ensure many surprises.”
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“It is certainly a strategic excavation for knowledge of urban development and the process of sanctification in the keys of Christianity,” she said.
