The Saint Nicholas Church, where the tomb of Santa Claus was discovered, is located in the ancient city of Myra. Credit: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikipedia Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered a limestone sarcophagus in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Myra, today’s Demre, Antalya, which they believe could be linked to Saint Nicholas himself, known worldwide as Santa Claus. “We are very excited that a sarcophagus has been uncovered very close to the …

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Sarcophagus Believed to Be of Saint Nicholas Discovered in Turkey

An important archaeological discovery was made during excavations in Antalya, Turkey, as a sarcophagus believed to be that of Saint Nicholas, the Orthodox "Santa Claus", was discovered. More...

Μία σπουδαία αρχαιολογική ανακάλυψη πραγματοποιήθηκε κατά την διάρκεια ανασκαφών στην Αττάλεια της Τουρκίας, καθώς εντοπίστηκε μια σαρκοφάγος που εκτιμάται ότι είναι του Αγίου Νικολάου, του ορθόδοξου «Άγιου Βασίλη».Περισσότερα...

Η σαρκοφάγος του «Άγιου Βασίλη» των ορθοδόξων εκτιμάται ότι βρέθηκε στην Αττάλεια

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Orthodox "Santa Claus" sarcophagus estimated to have been found in Antalya

Saint Nicholas, as is commonly believed, rests in a church in Bari in southern Italy. His remains were moved there in 1087. And where did Saint Nicholas first rest?

Święty Mikołaj, jak zwykło się uważać, spoczywa w kościele w Bari w południowych Włoszech. Jego szczątki przeniesione zostały tam w 1087 roku. A gdzie święty Mikołaj spoczywał najpierw?

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Saint Nicholas' Sarcophagus Found? Researchers Have Found an Intriguing Clue

As is known, the legend of Santa Claus began in the footsteps of Bishop St. Nicholas. Recently, archaeologists have found a limestone sarcophagus in the church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey, and experts believe it may have been the burial site of the Greek bishop of St. Nicholas. The researchers are confident that they will be able to get answers to further questions as the excavations continue.

Mint ismert, a Mikulás legendája Szent Miklós püspök nyomán indult el. Nemrég régészek egy mészkőből készült szarkofágot találtak a törökországi Demre városában található Szent Miklós-templomban, s a szakértők úgy vélik, Szent Miklós görög püspök temetkezési helyét találhatták meg. A kutatók abban bíznak, hogy az ásatások folytatásával további kérdésekre is választ kaphatnak.

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The tomb of the real Santa Claus may have been discovered

The excavations carried out as part of the "Heritage for the Future" project of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism were coordinated by the university lecturer Ebru Fatma Fındık from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University. The sarcophagus, discovered in a two-story annex of the church, is about 2 meters long and is located at a depth of 1.5-2 meters. Its design, with a raised lid and a sloping roof, reflects the characteristic style of the sarco…

Săpăturile realizate în cadrul proiectului „Moștenire pentru Viitor” al Ministerului Culturii și Turismului din Turcia au fost coordonate de conferențiarul universitar Ebru Fatma Fındık de la Universitatea Hatay Mustafa Kemal. Sarcofagul, descoperit într-o anexă cu două etaje a bisericii, are o lungime de aproximativ 2 metri și este situat la o adâncime de 1,5-2 metri.Designul său, cu un capac ridicat și un acoperiș în pantă, reflectă stilul car…

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Archaeological revelation: A sarcophagus in Antalya promises to reveal the secrets of Saint Nicholas

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Recent excavations in the church of St. Nicholas in Demre (former Mira), Antalya, Turkey, have revealed a limestone sarcophagus that may be the burial place of St. Nicholas, the Greek bishop whose life and actions inspired the legend of Santa Claus. This generous bishop died in 343. His remains were transferred in the 11th century to Bari, to the basilica of St. Nicholas. Tags: san nicolás, santa claus, archaeology, demre, mira, turquia» origina…

Excavaciones recientes en la iglesia de San Nicolás en Demre (antigua Mira), Antalya, Turquía, han revelado un sarcófago de caliza que puede ser el lugar de enterramiento de San Nicolás, el obispo griego cuya vida y acciones inspiraron la leyenda de Santa Claus. Este generoso obispo falleció en el año 343. Sus restos habrían sido trasladados en el siglo XI a Bari, a la basílica de San Nicolás.etiquetas: san nicolás, santa claus, arqueología, dem…

Descubierto el sarcófago del "Santa Claus real" en la iglesia de San Nicolás en Demre, Turquía

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Discovered the sarcophagus of the "Royal Santa Claus" in the church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey

Archaeologists believe they may have uncovered the original resting place of Saint Nicholas—the real-life inspiration behind Santa Claus—at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey. Remove ads and unlock PREMIUM content While Santa Claus is a beloved figure known for delivering presents to children worldwide at Christmas, he is based on a historical person: Saint Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop from Myra, an ancient city in present-day Turk…

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‘Real-Life Santa Claus’ Sarcophagus Discovered in Ancient Turkish Church

With Christmas just around the corner, folks around the world have Santa Claus on their minds. For most of us, we’re thinking of the jolly guy who gives out presents worldwide. But thanks to a recent discovery in Turkey, folks are sharing exciting news in regards to the real deal. In case you didn’t know, Saint Nicholas was a real person. In fact, the fictional character of Santa is based on this very guy!  
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Archaeologists Discover What Could Be The Tomb Of Saint Nicholas — Better Known As "Santa Claus"

Archaeologists have uncovered a sarcophagus at St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, offering new insights into the rich history of this iconic site. The church, thought to be near the final resting place of St. Nicholas—the Bishop of Myra and the inspiration behind Santa Claus—has long been a treasure trove of archaeological discoveries. This latest find was unearthed in a two-story annex of the church, where excavations have been ongoing sinc…

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Sarcophagus of St. Nicholas discovered in Türkiye?

A sarcophagus has been unearthed in the Church of St. Nicholas in the Demre district of Antalya. Associate Professor Ebru Fatma Fındık from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, who leads the excavation team, stated that the discovery was made as part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkiye’s project titled “Heritage for the Future.”

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