Archaeology Confirms Roman Crucifixion | Watch Full Video Below | Subscribe

Was crucifixion really practiced the way the Gospels describe? The Gospel of John records Jesus saying, "I am thirsty," a detail that reflects the immense physical suffering of Roman crucifixion. Crucifixion was designed to do more than execute someone. It was a public display intended to intimidate others and demonstrate the power of Rome. Archaeology provides compelling historical evidence that crucifixion was a real Roman practice. In 1968, archaeologists discovered the remains of a first-century Jewish man named Yehohanan, whose heel bone was still pierced by an iron nail. This is the clearest archaeological evidence of Roman crucifixion ever found and confirms that this form of execution was used in Judea during the time of Jesus. While Yehohanan is not evidence that Jesus Himself was crucified, his remains provide important historical context that aligns with the Gospel accounts and the broader historical record. Watch the full video below. Subscribe for more biblical archaeology, historical evidence, and Christian apologetics. Scripture marked CSB is from the Christian Standard Bible®, © 2017 Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. CSB® is a registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.