Bible Mysteries: Where Exactly Was Jesus Crucified?



  • Jesus was crucified at a place called Golgotha, or the Place of the Skull, according to the Bible.
  • Biblical references to the location include John 19:17, Mark 15:22, and Matthew 27:33.
  • Different locations have been proposed as the exact site, such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Gordon’s Calvary.
  • The uncertainty arises from the changes to Jerusalem over time and history.
  • Jesus’ crucifixion symbolizes his ultimate sacrifice, reconciliation with God, and the defeat of evil.

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Where exactly was Jesus crucified according to the Bible? The Gospels provide us with some details about where our Lord Jesus was crucified, though they do not give an exact location. The evangelists tell us Jesus was crucified at a place called Golgotha, which means “the place of the skull” in Aramaic. This name likely referred to the shape of the site. The Gospel of John specifies that the crucifixion took place outside the city walls of Jerusalem. This aligns…

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