The Garden Tomb

This site is outside the current old city walls, and was discovered by a British archeologist in the later 1800's.  It has a lovely garden, and is a place tour groups can come to hold worship services and communion, which we did.  It was touching to hear hymns and readings in many other languages as we saw this potential place of Golgotha and the tomb.   The tomb found here was later identified as probably one from a time earlier than Christ, but this was still a meaningful place for our group to remember and celebrate the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross, as well as rejoice in the resurrection and the fact that His tomb, no matter where it actually was,  IS EMPTY!

This cliff is reminiscent of a skull (the meaning of Golgotha- "Place of the Skull") and was next to a well traveled road where crucifixions would have an impact on passersby.

The ancient tomb in this garden.  This gentleman is part of the British organization that runs the site. He gave an excellent gospel presentation and history of this place.  

Inside the tomb.