An anachronism refers to an object, concept, or practice that appears outside its proper historical time period, and critics frequently claim that the Book of Mormon contains many such errors. These allegations typically focus on items critics assert could not have existed in the ancient Americas during the periods the Book of Mormon describes. However, as archaeology and scholarship have advanced, a substantial majority of these claims have weakened or collapsed altogether, with approximately 77% of commonly cited anachronisms now finding plausible explanations or support through new discoveries. Despite this, LDS critics often continue to repeat outdated claims while disregarding updated evidence, contributing to confusion and doubt rather than informed analysis.