Scientists working at the expected burial site of Jesus Christ opened original tomb for the first time in centuries.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel has the grave earthed in marble since at least 1555 AD.
Archaeologists removed the slabs and unearthed the original, rock-carved tomb which is believed to be where Christ was buried. According to Christian tradition, Christ was buried in a limestone tomb made of rock hewn from the side of a cave after he was crucified by the Romans in 30 AD.
A team from the National Technical University in Athens was carrying out this excavation which is the holiest place for the Christians. The work is part of a $4 million (£3.3 million) project to restore the tomb and the small structure, called the Edicule, in which it is enclosed. The tomb was uncovered after the church was closed early to the many tourists and pilgrims who visit the site every day. With the completion of the work, it will be a fascinating heritage tourism site for people all across the globe.
Ironically, a Muslim family have possessed the keys to the church since the 12th Century.
