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'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in Turkey during excavation. See the photos.
Sarcophagus of St. Nicholas — inspiration for 'Santa Claus' — may have been found: report
among the undecorated sarcophagus group, is made of local stone and has a slightly high barrel roof," Findik said. "After Myra fell to the Seljuk Turks in 1071, Adriatic rivals Bari and Venice were in competition to bring the relics of Saint Nicholas to ...
Sarcophagus of Saint Nicholas, real Santa Claus discovered after 1,600 years in Turkey
In a major turn of events, a team of archaeologists recently discovered a sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of Saint Nicholas.Saint Nicholas, the real-life figure, who is known for his acts of kindness and generosity,
Sarcophagus Believed to Be of Saint Nicholas Discovered in Turkey
A limestone sarcophagus in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Myra, Turkey was found which could be linked to Saint Nicholas himself
A Christmas miracle? Archaeologists uncover tomb of 'Santa Claus' inspiration Saint Nicholas
Born some time after 260 A.D. in Myra (now the Demre district of Antalya, Turkey), Saint Nicholas was an early Christian bishop and patron saint of children and sailors. He became idolised for his kindness and generosity, tales of him giving money to those less fortunate lending themselves to legends of miracle work.
1,600-Year-Old ‘Santa Claus' Coffin Discovered by Archaeologists
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a limestone sarcophagus at St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, believed to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the Christian bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Archaeologists Found 1,600 Years Old Coffin of ‘Santa Claus’, Hoping to ‘Find an Inscription on the Sarcophagus’
Old Coffin of ‘Santa Claus’, Hoping to ‘Find an Inscription on the Sarcophagus’ Archaeologists recently discovered a limestone sarcophagus from the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey. Researchers believed it was the burial site of the Greek bishop Saint Nicholas,
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The True Story of St. Nicholas Is Way More Disgusting Than You’d Think
The fury of a maritime saint could lead to storms ... (There is some possibility that Nicholas’ sarcophagus survives to ...
Just in time for Christmas? Sarcophagus possibly belonging to Saint Nicholas discovered in Turkey
Archaeologists assume the sarcophagus was covered by a layer of gravel and sand brought by a flood or tsunami.
The Heist of St. Nick
The gist of it is this: In 1087 two Italian cities, Venice and Bari, raced to be the first to steal the bones of St. Nicholas—known to us as Santa Claus—from a basilica in what is now southern Turkey.
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Sarcophagus of ‘Santa Claus’ possibly discovered in Turkish church: report
Just in the Nick of time. Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a sarcophagus that they believe could belong to Saint Nicholas — the generous Christian holy man who inspired Santa Claus.
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Is this Father Christmas’ coffin? Scientists unearth ‘sarcophagus of bishop who inspired Santa Claus’ at ancient church
Now, archaeologists exploring the church's two-story annexe have located a limestone sarcophagus that could belong to Saint Nicholas. The five-foot deep and six-foot-long coffin with a raised ...
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New sarcophagus discovery in Antalya highlights St. Nicholas’ legacy
In Demre, a district in southwestern Türkiye, ongoing excavations at the St. Nicholas Church have uncovered an ancient ...