Lifshits is a co-author with IAA archaeologist Nir-Shimshon Paran of the study in the latest issue of the IAA journal 'Atiqot ...

A cave in Israel said to be the burial place of Salome, Jesus' midwife ... in Jerusalem was a female 'extreme ascetic' "The family tomb attests that its owners were a family of high status ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — An ancient tomb traditionally associated with Jesus’ midwife is being excavated anew by archaeologists in the hills southwest of Jerusalem, the Israeli antiquities authority ...

Is Jesus's tomb really there? And what does a single ... Yes, and entrance is free, though some parts of the church might be closed for ceremonies depending on the day. Just be sure to not eat ...