In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found traces of Indian DNA on the ‘Shroud of Turin,’ the ancient linen cloth believed to have wrapped the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. According to a new genomic study, approximately 38.7% of the human DNA found on the shroud originates from the Indian subcontinent. This finding could finally unravel the long-standing mystery surrounding the world’s most studied religious relic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study, led by Italian researcher Gianni Barcaccia, suggests that the linen cloth\u2014often referred to in ancient texts as ‘Hindoyin’\u2014might have been imported from the Indus Valley through ancient trade routes connecting the East and West. Measuring 4.4 meters in length, the shroud bears the faint image of a crucified man with wounds matching the biblical account of Christ. While 55.6% of the DNA traces back to the Near East, the significant Indian presence indicates a deep historical link to ancient Indian craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interestingly, the research also identified DNA from plants native to the Americas, such as potatoes and maize, proving the shroud\u2019s contact with diverse global regions over centuries. While scientists remain cautious about definitively linking the shroud to Jesus of Nazareth, the discovery of Indian genetic markers adds a fascinating new dimension to the history of this sacred artifact, bridging the gap between faith and science.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have found traces of Indian DNA on the ‘Shroud of Turin,’ the ancient linen cloth believed to have wrapped the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. According to a new genomic study, approximately 38.7% of the human DNA found on the shroud originates from the Indian subcontinent. This finding […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":213338,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-213337","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-latest-news"},"yoast_head":"\n