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Shroud of Turin Origins Unclear Amidst Contamination Findings

4/2/2026

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A study on the Shroud of Turin says confirming its origins, including Jesus, may be impossible.
Researchers found diverse DNA from humans, animals, and plants, indicating contamination.
The study analyzed samples collected in 1978 and 1988 and found links to the Near East and India.
Experts say origins remain unclear, but they likely date to the 13th–14th centuries in France.
The shroud remains a significant cultural artifact regardless of authenticity.

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A study on the Shroud of Turin says confirming its origins, including Jesus, may be impossible.
Researchers found diverse DNA from humans, animals, and plants, indicating contamination.
The study analyzed samples collected in 1978 and 1988 and found links to the Near East and India.
Experts say origins remain unclear, but they likely date to the 13th–14th centuries in France.
The shroud remains a significant cultural artifact regardless of authenticity.