Nine years after Jesus Christ's tomb in Jerusalem was opened for the first time in 500 years, discoveries continue to shed light on this sacred site in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem View 5 Images On October 26, 2016, the tomb believed to be that of Jesus Christ was opened (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

On this day in 2016, the world witnessed a monumental event – for the first time in over 500 years, the tomb believed to be that of Jesus Christ was opened. ‌

Nestled within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, this site is revered by Christians worldwide as the location of Jesus' crucifixion , burial and resurrection. ‌

The restoration, costing approximately $4million, was a collaborative effort among the Greek Orthodox, Catholic and Armenian ch

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