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Radiocarbon dating conducted in 1988 suggested the Shroud dates from between 1260 and 1390 AD, claiming it originated in the medieval period. This conclusion has been hotly debated, with various scholars arguing that the sample tested was likely contaminated or part of a repair involving more modern materials, casting doubt on the carbon dating’s validity. Newer studies have presented updated analyses, proposing that the Shroud could indeed date back to the first century AD.