Is this Father Christmas’ coffin? Scientists unearth ‘sarcophagus of bishop who inspired Santa Claus’ at ancient church …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
A STONE coffin believed to be that of the original ‘Santa Claus’ has been unearthed by archaeologists.
The St Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey, has been an excavation site for researchers since 1989.
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A limestone sarcophagus is uncovered during excavations at a church in Demre district of Antalya, TurkeyCredit: Getty
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The sarcophagus could belong to Saint Nicholas – the inspiration for the figures of both Santa Clause and SinterklaasCredit: Getty
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A 13th-century depiction of Saint…
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