Turin Shroud is stained with the blood of a torture victim, new research shows

By Jay Akbar For Mailonline

Published: 05:52 EDT, 17 July 2017 | Updated: 07:29 EDT, 17 July 2017

Experts have claimed the Shroud of Turin is stained with the blood of a torture victim, supporting claims it was used to bury Jesus.

They say the linen cloth, believed to have been used to wrap Christ's body after crucifixion, contains 'nanoparticles' which are not typical of the blood of a healthy person.

The alleged findings contradict claims the face of Jesus was painted on by forgers in medieval times.  

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