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Suzanne Marie Lia Olsson
is a self-published American writer, best known for her worldwide travels for Biblical research, and her project to gather and catalog Biblical DNA worldwide, as outlined in her book, ‘'Jesus in Kashmir, The Lost Tomb''

Olsson traveled the world extensively at the height of terrorist conflicts when several ancient graves were destroyed by [|Taliban]. She then originated the idea to gather DNA from all remaining intact Biblical graves. In her book, she identifies approximately seventy-five historical and Biblical graves that are under threat, and that could still yield DNA.

A family identified in her book makes claims they are descended from [|Yuz Asaf], a saint buried in the Roza Bal tomb in Kashmir, whom they allege to be Jesus. As stated in her book, they would be among the first to submit their DNA for comparison.

Olsson made several attempts to initiate the Project, working with the Governments of both [|India] and Pakistan, and with notable archaeologists as [|Dr. A. Dani] (Pakistan) and [|Dr. Fida Hassnain] (Kashmir, India) but was thwarted at last moment by threats of terrorism.

Olsson appears in several film documentaries with the Dalai Lama and [|Elaine Pagels], who both support her ‘Jesus in India’ theories.

Selected Publications

 * “Jesus in Kashmir, The Lost Tomb" (2019, ISBN -0-578-49626-9)
 * "Roza Bal, The Tomb of Jesus" (2008, ISBN 978-8179-921623)

Films/Documentaries

 * "Christmas Day in Roza Bal Tomb (2018)"BBC Film (in Hindi) reviews the research of Olsson and Hassnain at the tomb.
 * "[The Rauzabal Shrine]" Documentary (made by Film Director Yashendra Prasad of India) for the Government of India, with appearances by Suzanne Olsson, Fida Hassnain,and the Dalai Lama.
 * "Jesus in India" by American Film Director Paul Davids also explores research in Olsson's books.