Garden Tomb
On Conrad Schick St., a narrow lane 400 meters up Nablus Road, 1 blk from the Damascus Gate, 972-2-627-2745; . M-Sat 8:30-12 & 2-5:30. Free.
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| Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, Israel |
A guided tour here explains why many Protestants believe this Garden Tomb is the authentic site of the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Among the reasons are that it looks right and matches the Bible’s description. Pointing up the heavens, Director Richard Meryon says, “Here we worship the who, not the where.” Everyone gets about 12 seconds in the tomb, but that is adequate. Skull Hill, which has an indentation resembling a skull, is thought to be the site of the crucifixion and resurrection. It is a beautiful and quiet spot. A huge water reservoir has been found on the site, and you can view an ancient wine press that once was filled with straw before grapes were stomped. A Protestant site since 1894, it has been run by a British charity since 1969.
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image c2012 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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