According to old Jerusalem tradition, Mary lived and died here after resurrection of Jesus. The crypt is below the modern church. It is a round, six pillared room with a sculpture of Virgin Mary's deathbed, made of ivory and cherrywood at the centre. On the ceiling above the structure is a painting with Jesus in the center surrounded by famous Biblical women figures: Eve, Esther, Ruth, Yael, Judith and Mary sister of Moses.
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