A.T. Robertson Commentary John 19:42

"There then because of the Jews` Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus." — John 19:42 (ASV)

Was nigh at hand (εγγυς ην). This tomb was outside of the city, near a road as the Cross was, and in a garden. The hill looked like a skull and was probably Gordon's Calvary seen from the Mount of Olives today.