Jesus's face has often been depicted in religious pieces of art as white with narrow features, framed by long, flowing hair, but a new discovery by scientists could change our perceptions of the religious icon completely.
The Son of God is now believed to have had a darker complexion, with a wider face, dark eyes, short curly hair and a bushy beard.
The discovery comes after a British scientist teamed up with Israeli archaeologists to analyse ancient Semite skulls using forensic anthropology - a method commonly used by police to solve crimes.
Richard Neave, a retired British anatomical artist, used forensic data from the skulls of first century Jewish men to illustrate what Jesus might have looked like.
Neave X-rayed "slices" of the skulls, thereby revealing intricate details of each one's structure. Full story...
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The Son of God is now believed to have had a darker complexion, with a wider face, dark eyes, short curly hair and a bushy beard.
The discovery comes after a British scientist teamed up with Israeli archaeologists to analyse ancient Semite skulls using forensic anthropology - a method commonly used by police to solve crimes.
Richard Neave, a retired British anatomical artist, used forensic data from the skulls of first century Jewish men to illustrate what Jesus might have looked like.
Neave X-rayed "slices" of the skulls, thereby revealing intricate details of each one's structure. Full story...
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