Jesus died by crucifixion, a Roman method of execution that involved nailing a person to a cross, typically leading to death by asphyxiation. He was taken to a place called Golgotha, meaning "The place of the skull," where he was nailed to the cross and left to hang until he died

. Medically, Jesus' death was caused primarily by suffocation. The position on the cross made it difficult for him to breathe as his chest cavity was restricted, leading to progressive asphyxia. This was compounded by the severe physical trauma he endured before crucifixion, including brutal scourging, beatings, and dehydration, which weakened him significantly

. Additional factors contributing to his death include shock from blood loss and trauma, heart failure possibly due to cardiac rupture or myocardial infarction, and the cumulative effects of physical stress and injuries. The Roman soldiers also pierced his side with a spear after death, confirming his death but likely not causing it

. In summary, Jesus died from a combination of severe physical trauma, blood loss, shock, and ultimately asphyxiation due to crucifixion. This multifactorial process led to his death within several hours on the cross