The Results Were Dubious
It’s safe to say that many people were not happy about this. Some skeptics, including religious fundamentalists, claimed that researchers relied too heavily on shroud patches. Since the fabric was made at different times, each piece of it may be of a different age. However, this may lead to an incorrect estimation.
A Wave Of Neutrons
The Gospel of Matthew said that upon the death of Jesus Christ, “The earth shook, the rocks split, and the tombs broke open.” This could mean that a huge earthquake took place. Geologists say that a strong one could release a wave of neutrons that can also lead to an inaccurate radiocarbon dating process.