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House of Caiaphas - Lowering a Prisoner into the Dungeon

House of Caiaphas - Lowering a Prisoner into the Dungeon World History Disasters Trials

The dungeon, reputedly at the house of Caiaphas (now at the church of St. Peter in Gallicantu), was bellieved to be a place for prisoners.  Because the dungeon had such a small opening, individuals had to be fastened with a harness before they could be lowered into the place.

This image of Jesus, affixed with a harness, is at the current church. Click on the image for a better view.


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