on the outskirts of jerusalem, derived from greek, laz aryan, the place of lazarus. and it's believed to be the site where jesus raised his friend from the dead. >> the tradition tieing lazarus to this spot is strong. and it's not only a christian tradition, the muslim faith also venerates lazarus as having been here on this place. >> there is a record of worship here since the fourth century. today, the tomb believed to be that of lazarus is 33 feet underground. >> this chamber is actually built in a much later date after jesus, but it's built over this small place here, which is actually carved out of the bedrock. this is understood by tradition to be the tomb of lazarus. you >> in keeping with tradition, martha and mary prepare their