After sequencing some DNA of pollen and dust found on the shroud, they confirmed that many people from many different places came in contact with the shroud.

What blood type was found on the shroud of Turin?

The only evidence that would conclusively authenticate the Shroud against naysayers and claims of forgery is Jesus DNA. It would be matched against the blood — type AB — found on the Shroud and considered rare.

What made the image on the shroud of Turin?

The image on the Turin Shroud could not be the work of medieval forgers but was instead caused by a supernatural flash of light, according to scientists. Scientists from Italys National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development spent years trying to replicate the shrouds markings.

Is shroud of Turin a negative image?

Secondo Pias photograph showed that the image on the cloth is a negative: dark where it should be bright. This deepens the mystery, and Pia himself casually suggested that the shroud could have been made by some primitive kind of photography.

Can the Shroud of Turin be viewed?

Because of its extremely fragile state, the shroud is not viewable to the public except during very rare public viewings. The last time it was displayed in public was during a 2015 exhibition attended by millions of visitors—there are no current plans to display it in the near future.