Image of the Shroud of Turin

Image of the Shroud as it appears in real life. The most noticeable markings are a series of patterns running down each side of the cloth. These markings occurred in 1532 as a result of the cloth being exposed first to intense heat (burn marks) followed by being doused with water (water marks). The damage marks appear symmetrical because the cloth was folded at the time of this mishap. (Computer rendition by Andrea Ketelaars)

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Image of the Shroud
	Introduction 1. What is the Shroud? 2. Science and the Shroud 3. What is the Image? 4. Science Stumbles 5. The Future Endnotes Dr R. Gary Chiang		Image of the Shroud as it appears in real life. The most noticeable markings are a series of patterns running down each side of the cloth. These markings occurred in 1532 as a result of the cloth being exposed first to intense heat (burn marks) followed by being doused with water (water marks). The damage marks appear symmetrical because the cloth was folded at the time of this mishap. (Computer rendition by Andrea Ketelaars) back to text .....