STURP (Shroud of Turin Research Project)

STURP (Shroud of Turin Research Project) was a scientific team that studied the Shroud of Turin, believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus. In 1978, they conducted detailed tests using various techniques like photography, spectroscopy, and 3D imaging to analyze its fibers, structure, and chemical composition. Their goal was to determine how the image was formed and whether it was a painting, a burn mark, or something biological. While their findings provided insights into the shroud’s characteristics, they did not definitively confirm or refute its authenticity as Jesus’ burial cloth.