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Golgotha

Locations
Modern Location Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Coordinates 31.7784, 35.2298

Geographical Setting

Golgotha is the site identified in Christian tradition as the location of Jesus of Nazareth's crucifixion, situated outside the walls of first-century Jerusalem.

What is the meaning of Golgotha in the Bible?

Golgotha, derived from the Aramaic word for skull, was a site located outside the city walls of Jerusalem near a public road and visible from a distance, with the name subject to various linguistic interpretations.

SIGNIFICANCE

Understanding the geographical context of Golgotha clarifies the fulfillment of prophetic imagery regarding execution outside the camp and provides the physical setting for the central narrative of redemption in the Gospels.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Golgotha (located near modern Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Golgotha in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Golgotha clarify?

Related Topics

Pillar, Plain Of TheSamothraciaPinnacleHelkathHinnomCarnaim

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

"Golgotha." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/golgotha/
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