Grotto of the Apostles

This small room, adjacent to Mary's Tomb, is said to be the location of the betrayal and arrest of Jesus.

Gethsemani
This says "Gethsemani" I guess because it's adjacent to the garden where Jesus spent his last night in prayer. But this is actually the Grotto of the Apostles.

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The altar

Ceilings
These decorations date the Byzantine Period, roughly 400-800 CE

Ceiling
More Byzantine art

Cistern
A water cistern from the Byzantine period

Outlet
Jesus on the cross ... and an electric outlet

Sign
The sign as you leave.


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