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Photos for Lesson 23

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Left: Sketch of a crucifixion, based on archaeological information. Right: Nail through heel bone of crucified man recently discovered in archaeological dig.

Calvary: Jesus was crucified on the hill of Calvary at a rock quarry just outside the city gate of Jerusalem as it existed ~30AD. Photo on left shows the location -- at the corner of the wall -- in Jerusalem Model (Holyland Hotel, Jerusalem); sketch on the right shows a close-up; note 3 crosses just above the tree line.

Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built over the traditional location of Calvary. Left: church as it stands today. Right: model of the first church, built in the 4th century church by Emperor Constantine's mother Helena (demonstrating that this site has been revered as Calvary at least sinceat least the 4th century).

Calvary. Left: chapel in Church of the Holy Sepulcher where (traditionally) Jesus was crucified. Note rock of Calvary beneath glass in bottom of picture. Right: rock quarry beneath Church of the Holy Sepulcher, illustrating that the church is probably the authentic location of Jesus' crucifixion.

The Holy Sepulcher. Left: entrance to Jesus' traditional tomb in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Center: traditional site where Jesus' body was laid. Right: other 1st century tombs found beneath Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Gordon's Calvary. Left: proposed in the 19th century by British General Charles Gordon as an alternate site for Calvary because the hill is shaped like a skull topographically, and caves make it looks like a skull (cf Luke 23:33). Right: rolling stone tomb near Gordon's Calvary.