What if archaeology could verify the location of Jesus Christ’s burial and Resurrection? In this revealing interview, historian Massimo Paris walks us through the extraordinary evidence preserved beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Massimo explains how Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena began the first scientific excavation of Christian history. They uncovered Calvary, the burial cave, and the remains of a massive Roman temple built by Hadrian. These discoveries aligned with the Christian oral traditions passed down since the 1st century.
Constantine then constructed a vast complex including the rotunda, the basilica, and the first edicule over the tomb. Modern archaeology confirms these structures with remarkable accuracy. Wooden models, mosaics, ancient plans, and modern excavations all point to one conclusion: this is the very location identified by the earliest Christians.
One of the most compelling discoveries is the limestone burial bench revealed during a 2016 restoration. This bench matches the orientation and structure described by early pilgrims and shown in medieval models. According to Massimo, this is the bench where Jesus Christ’s body was placed, wrapped in the Shroud of Turin.
He also describes the dramatic fracture in the rock of Calvary, visible both above and below the chapel. This crack perfectly reflects the Gospel account of the earthquake at the moment of Jesus’ death. Archaeology and Scripture align with powerful clarity.
This interview reinforces the message of The Only Witness: Christianity’s history is rooted in real places, real events, and real evidence.
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