The New Testament places Jesus' crucifixion at a specific location called Golgotha, outside Jerusalem's city gate.

The Gospels consistently refer to the site of crucifixion as Golgotha, an Aramaic term meaning 'Place of the Skull' (Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22, John 19:17). Luke's Gospel uses the Greek word 'Kranion' which also means 'skull' (Luke 23:33). Critically, all accounts agree that Jesus was led 'outside the city gate' to be crucified (Hebrews 13:12), in accordance with Roman practice for executions to be carried out publicly but typically beyond the city walls to avoid defilement and manage public order. This detail is crucial for assessing potential historical sites in relation to the ancient city's footprint.