A Roman structure obstructing one of the tomb chambers was dated to Emperor Hadrian’s reign in the 2nd century CE, indicating historical layering at the site.

Archaeologists documented a Roman-built obstruction over a tomb chamber, attributed to the period of Hadrian’s rule (117–138 CE). This architectural layer was later removed during construction in Constantine’s era, which resulted in the tomb’s isolation as a distinct Christian shrine. This historical stratification provides temporal context, reflecting Roman imperial interventions followed by early Christian veneration practices, corroborating textual traditions on the site’s significance.