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Shroud from Jesus' era found, researchers say

By Kevin Flower, CNN
The shroud was found in a tomb complex on the edge of the Old City of Jerusalem.
The shroud was found in a tomb complex on the edge of the Old City of Jerusalem.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Excavation chief: "This is the first time that we have a shroud from the time of Jesus"
  • Researchers: Tests reveal earliest proven case of leprosy in Old City of Jerusalem
  • Shrouded man suffered from both leprosy and tuberculosis, researchers say
  • Weave of discovered shroud raises fresh doubts about Shroud of Turin

Jerusalem (CNN) -- Researchers said Wednesday for the first time they have found what they believe to be pieces of a burial shroud from the time of Jesus.

The find is of importance because tests on the shroud and the body it wrapped revealed the earliest proven case of leprosy in the Old City of Jerusalem.

And in addition, the weave of the shroud raises fresh doubts about the Shroud of Turin, which many people believe was used to wrap the body of