The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth that bears the faint image of a man who appears to have been crucified. It measures approximately 14 feet long and 3.5 feet wide. The shroud is believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, although its authenticity has been debated for centuries. The shroud is housed in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin, Italy. Scientific studies, including radiocarbon dating, have produced varying results regarding its age, leading to ongoing discussions about its origins and significance in Christian tradition.