Discovered 1990
Caiaphas Ossuary
Jerusalem
A decorated bone box inscribed with a form of the name Caiaphas.
Why it matters
It may relate to the high-priestly family named in the passion narratives.
Read it in Scripture
What is agreed
The ossuary is authentic and first century.
What is disputed
Whether it belonged to the Caiaphas of the gospels is not certain.