Where is the Tomb of Jesus?

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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is one of the holiest sites for most Christians worldwide. It is believed to house the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial. But what can archaeology tell us about the church and its surrounding area? Is it a plausible location for the Tomb of Jesus?

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00:00 Introduction
1:54 Critical Excursus
5:59 Origin Story of the Site
8:44 Archaeology of the Vicinity
11:55 Why did Constantine dig here?
14:25 Case for Plausibility
15:11 Case for Inauthenticity
18:14 The Garden Tomb

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