In the original apocryphal Acts of John, the apostle dies; however, later traditions assume that he ascended to heaven. Officially, the apostle's grave is at Ephesus.
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John came to Ephesus with Mother Mary after the crucifixion of Jesus. He first wrote the Book of Revelation where he was on exile on Patmos Island and completed The Gospel of John at Ephesus where he lived here for the rest of his life. He requested to be buried on Ayasuluk Hill in Selcukbecause he found it peaceful.
Bible and archaeology newsItalian archaeologists working at the site of Hierapolis in southwestern Turkey believe they have discovered the tomb of St.Philip, one of Jesus' 12 apostles.
A tomb believed to be that of St Philip the Apostle was unearthed during excavations in the ancient Turkish city of Hierapolis. Hierapolis whose name means “sacred city”, is an ancient city famous for its hot springs and a spa since the 2nd century.