A group of Icelandic and foreign scientists and Christian mythology enthusiasts will begin their search for the Holy Grail in Iceland later this month. They believe the grail and other Knights Templar treasures are buried near Kjölur in the central highlands.

The group has been given permission from the local authorities in Hrunamannahreppur municipality to install a geophysical survey instrument in a ditch in Skipholtskrókur to search for a secret underground dome, Fréttabladid reports.

The group determined Kjölur was a likely hiding place after certain clues were found in “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci. Italian cryptographer Giancarlo Gianazza said he noticed consistency between the painting an aerial photograph of Kjölur.

Earlier related story 04.02.2008

Ancient Knife Could Lead to Holy Grail in Iceland

Head of rural district Hrunamannahreppur Ísólfur Gylfi Pálmason believes an ancient knife found in Kjölur mountain pass in 1990 in Iceland’s central highlands could lead the way to a secret underground dome where some believe the Holy Grail is being kept.

“The knife was discovered […] in a place where there is a good overlook of Skipholtskrókur, where the dome is believed to be located,” Pálmason told Fréttabladid. “A guard may have stood there to watch over the place.”

Pálmason has authorized a team of scientists, led by Italian cryptographer Giancarlo Gianazza, to search for an underground dome in Skipholtskrókur which they believe the Knights Templar created in the 13th century for hiding the Holy Grail.

“Gianazza has submitted some very credible theories on this matter,” Pálmason said. “The ancient knife […] may support his theories further.”

See also: Theory: Holy Grail Secret Site In Iceland

(Original headline: Quest for Holy Grail Begins in Iceland This Month )