scholarly journals An instructive inter-laboratory comparison: The 1988 radiocarbon dating of the Shroud of Turin

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 102015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryan Walsh ◽  
Larry Schwalbe
Keyword(s):  
Radiocarbon Dating ◽  
Shroud Of Turin

scholarly journals Statistical and Proactive Analysis of an Inter-Laboratory Comparison: The Radiocarbon Dating of the Shroud of Turin

Entropy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 926
Author(s):  
Paolo Di Lazzaro ◽  
Anthony C. Atkinson ◽  
Paola Iacomussi ◽  
Marco Riani ◽  
Marco Ricci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Variation ◽  
Radiocarbon Dating ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Statistical Analyses ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Raw Data ◽  
Shroud Of Turin ◽  
Current Accuracy

We review the sampling and results of the radiocarbon dating of the archaeological cloth known as the Shroud of Turin, in the light of recent statistical analyses of both published and raw data. The statistical analyses highlight an inter-laboratory heterogeneity of the means and a monotone spatial variation of the ages of subsamples that suggest the presence of contaminants unevenly removed by the cleaning pretreatments. We consider the significance and overall impact of the statistical analyses on assessing the reliability of the dating results and the design of correct sampling. These analyses suggest that the 1988 radiocarbon dating does not match the current accuracy requirements. Should this be the case, it would be interesting to know the accurate age of the Shroud of Turin. Taking into account the whole body of scientific data, we discuss whether it makes sense to date the Shroud again.

scholarly journals Radiocarbon dating of the Shroud of Turin

Nature ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 337 (6208) ◽  
pp. 611-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. E. Damon ◽  
D. J. Donahue ◽  
B. H. Gore ◽  
A. L. Hatheway ◽  
A. J. T. Jull ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiocarbon Dating ◽  
Shroud Of Turin

scholarly journals Investigating a Dated Piece of the Shroud of Turin

Radiocarbon ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 1521-1527 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel A Freer-Waters ◽  
A J Timothy Jull
Keyword(s):  
Radiocarbon Dating ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Shroud Of Turin

We present a photomicrographic investigation of a sample of the Shroud of Turin, split from one used in the radiocarbon dating study of 1988 at Arizona. In contrast to other reports on less-documented material, we find no evidence to contradict the idea that the sample studied was taken from the main part of the shroud, as reported by Damon et al. (1989). We also find no evidence for either coatings or dyes, and only minor contaminants.

scholarly journals Progress in Radiocarbon Dating the Shroud of Turin

Radiocarbon ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 31 (03) ◽  
pp. 965-969
Author(s):  
H E Gove
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Radiocarbon Dating ◽  
Radiocarbon Date ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Shroud Of Turin ◽  
Control Samples

An account is presented of the current status of the project to radiocarbon date the cloth of the shroud of Turin. The procedures dictated by the Turin ecclesiastical authorities to accomplish this are discussed. It will be concluded that the original protocol, as agreed to by all parties at the Turin Workshop in 1986, suggested a preferable procedure. However, if the three laboratories, who accepted the task of dating the shroud, obtain the same age for the shroud and the three control samples within a standard deviation or two completely independently, most knowledgeable scientists will probably accept the results.

RADIOCARBON DATING DYNAMICS OF LANDSLIDES IN THE UPPER REACHES OF THE MZYMTA RIVER BASIN (WESTERN CAUCASUS)

2018 ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
Yu. K. Vasil’chuk ◽  
E. S. Slyshkina ◽  
A. V. Bershov
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Radiocarbon Dating ◽  
Northern Slope ◽  
Southern Slope ◽  
Western Caucasus ◽  
Ancient Landslide

The article contains materials on the study of landslide deposits in the upper reaches of the Mzymta river basin. The results of14C analysis showed that the youngest landslides are common on the southern slope of the Psekhako Ridge and date back to less than 200 and 390±90, 400±70 years ago BP and more than 770±150 years BP. The most ancient landslide-collapse on the northern slope of the Aibga Ridge and dates back to 1110±90 years BP.

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