The early writer Origen (writing 230-254 A.D.) mentions the darkness over the land, and the tombs split open in Against Celsus book 2 chapter 33.
Mwandishi wa kale Origen (akiandika mwaka 230-254 BK) anasimulia giza lililoifunuka nchi, na makaaburi yaliyofunguka kwenye Against Celsus kitabu cha 2 sura ya 33.