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Is this Father Christmas’ coffin? Scientists unearth ‘sarcophagus of bishop who inspired Santa Claus’ at ancient church
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A STONE coffin believed to be that of the original ‘Santa Claus’ has been unearthed by archaeologists. The St Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey, has been an excavation site for researchers since 1989. GettyA limestone sarcophagus is uncovered during excavations at a church in Demre district of Antalya, Turkey[/caption] GettyThe sarcophagus could belong to Saint Nicholas – the inspiration for the figures of both Santa Clause and Sinterklaas[/caption] Credit: Pen NewsA 13th-century depiction of Saint Nicholas from Saint Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai, Egypt[/caption] It is believed to be the final resting place of the Christian bishop Saint Nicholas of Myra (no

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