It was General Gordon (of Khartoum fame) who in the late 19th century popularized the idea that this was the true site of Jesus's burial.
General Gordon's suggestion was met with doubt at the time.
mnli hypothesis: General Gordon's suggestion was met with doubt at the time. premise: It was General Gordon (of Khartoum fame) who in the late 19th century popularized the idea that this was the true site of Jesus's burial.