Archaeologists in the Czech Republic claim to make a breakthrough discovery after finding a nail from Christ’s crucifixion.
According to media sources, the explorers discovered a secret chamber, beneath a monastery. And that’s where they allegedly saw an old wooden box, adorned with a golden pleated covering.
The priceless discovery took place at the famous Milevsko monastery, where the giant 6-inch long nail lay, alongside a golden-hued 21 karat cross.point 408 |
Sources went on confirming how the box’s creation was most likely between 260 and 416AD.point 80 | It came with the initials IR inscribed upon it, which literally translates as ‘Jesus is King.point 164 | ’point 171 | 1
Experts claim that the hidden treasure room was once used to hide rare artifacts that were collected from Hussite’s troop raids, during the early 15th century.point 431 |
Meanwhile, researchers present at the scene say that they can’t really confirm whether or not the nail came from the holy ‘True Cross.point 124 | ’ However, they also mention that the mega discovery is ‘superior’ that the famous St.point 214 |
Maurus reliquary.point 16 | This piece of news was confirmed by the Czech News Agency.point 64 | 1
As far as the Maurus reliquary is concerned, it is a giant box made of gold, that carries fragments from the bodies of 3 saints. They include Saint John the Baptist, Saint Timothy, and Saint Maurus.
On the other hand, scientists are still skeptical about the recent findings.point 185 | And that’s because there are plenty of nail related discoveries from the past.point 257 |
In the same way, they were also linked to the holy event of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.point 78 | For this reason, one researcher explains that it’s too soon to speak on the matter.point 153 | 1
The nail’s exact authenticity will take place via a series of verification procedures, sometime next year.
Archaeologists are involved in the Milevsko monastery for several months now, where they are working currently. And that’s when they stumbled upon the secret passage gateway. Ultimately, that led to the treasury room’s discovery.