The bones belonging to the brother of the prophet Jesus were found in a 2,200-year-old box.

A historical discovery was made in an ancient box dating back 2,200 years. The box has the inscription "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus" on it, and experts believe it could be the most significant artifact from the time of Jesus.

This limestone box is thought to contain the bones of James, the brother of Jesus. James was the first Christian leader in Jerusalem after the crucifixion of Jesus.

The box is currently on display in Atlanta, but debates about its authenticity continue. In 2002, the box's owner, Oded Golan, was accused of having added the inscription later. Although he was acquitted after a ten-year trial, doubts about the box's authenticity have not been completely resolved.

At that time, Jews would first place their dead in caves and then put the bones in special boxes. If the authenticity of this box is proven, it will be the oldest physical evidence of Jesus' existence.

There are two different accounts regarding James' death: According to some sources, he was stoned to death in 62 AD, while other sources claim he was thrown from the Temple and beaten to death in 69 AD.

Research conducted in 2015 suggested that the box might be connected to the Talpiot tomb, which is believed to belong to Jesus' family. Other boxes found in this tomb had the names of Jesus' family members inscribed on them, and chemical analyses revealed that this box shares similar characteristics.

However, today the box is empty, and the bones are missing. Some religious leaders, especially those who believe that Mary remained a virgin for life, approach the authenticity of the box with skepticism.