Lab Tests Came Through
Finally, in November 2017, the results of the mortar lab tests were received. Surprisingly, these findings revealed that the final slab was most likely laid down in the fourth century. “Obviously, the date is spot-on for whatever Constantine did,” archaeologist and tomb specialist Martin Biddle told National Geographic of this monumental find. That’s very extraordinary.”
Lab Tests Came Through
Limestone Walls
The experts were also ecstatic to discover the limestone walls of the cave in which it is thought that Jesus was interred under the last layer of marble. And there was no question in Moropoulou’s mind about the importance of this discovery. “The opening of the tomb was a special moment not just for us, but for all humanity,” she told NBC News.
Limestone Walls