July
09
/ 2025
New archaeological evidence suggests that a famous Christian pilgrimage site might be the royal tomb of Herod the Great's sister, thereby showing that centuries of religious tradition is wrong. Two years ago, it was designated as the tomb of the midwife of Jesus Christ. But now they are not so sure. A Sacred Site's Hidden Royal Origins Deep in the Judean foothills, about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Jerusalem, lies one of the most mysterious burial sites in the Holy Land. For over a millennium, the Cave of Salome has attracted Christian pilgrims who wanted to venerate a woman they thought was linked with Jesus Christ. However, explosive new research demonstrates that this holy site was probably built for
