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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Martin Toledo

Saint Nicholas Tomb Found in Türkiye as Archaeologists Unveil 'Santa Claus' Burial Evidence

Archaeologists in Türkiye believe they have uncovered what may be the original tomb of Saint Nicholas (Credit: Julia Kadel/unsplash)

Archaeologists in Türkiye believe they have uncovered what may be the original tomb of Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop whose life and legacy inspired the figure of Santa Claus.

The discovery was made inside the historic Church of St Nicholas in the coastal town of Demre, where researchers identified a concealed chamber that corresponds to ancient descriptions of the saint's burial site.

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