Scientists make surprising discovery inside burial of 'Jesus' midwife'

For centuries, the Cave of Salome has been revered by Christians as the resting place of the woman who helped deliver Jesus Christ.

Constructed around 2,000 years ago, the historic cave southwest of has long been linked with 'Salome', midwife from the Book of James.

From the 8th or 9th centuries, Christians flocked to the cave to light oil lamps in a prayer for Salome, similar to how churchgoers today light candles.

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