This picture is of the ossuary of Caiaphas. Caiaphas was a high priest from 18 to 37 A.D. and is notorious for his role in the trial of Jesus. An ossuary is a bone box where human remains are placed after substantial decomposition has taken place.
Ossuaries are in the news these days because of a Discovery Channel documentary to be aired this evening. In the documentary the film makers will claim that they have found an ossuary which belongs to Jesus of Nazareth. The implication is that Jesus physical body died and was not resurrected.
If you'd like to learn more about these archaeological finds and what critics are saying about them check out these two postings on 'Life Hound - Deep Dive Dog' .....
Ossuaries, Film Makers, Characters, and Martyrs
The Jesus Family Tomb and Speculative History
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