Santa Claus is real but dead: Archaeologists say they’ve found his tomb in Turkey
Thursday, October 5, 2017 IST
Archaeologists claim to have discovered the tomb of Saint Nicholas -- whose habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the legend of Santa Claus -- beneath the ruins of a church in Turkey.
Researchers unearthed an intact temple underneath the Saint Nicholas Church in the Demre district.
A special section was found in the temple during scientific and technological works, with speculations that the tomb may be buried there.
Researchers came across an untouched shrine while conducting digital surveys below the surface of the church, said Cemil Karabayram, Antalya Director of Surveying and Monuments in Turkey.
Scientific and technological studies had revealed the existence of an intact tomb under the church, researchers said.
“We believe this shrine has not been damaged at all, but it is quite difficult to get to it as there are mosaics on the floor” Karabayram told ‘Hurriyet Daily News’.
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