It inspired one of the most famous stories from the Bible, allegedly saving mankind and two of every animal during an ancient flood.
And ever since the early days of Christianity, Noah’s Ark has inspired a fleet of devotees who believe it was actually real.
Scientists even think they’ve found the remains of the wooden vessel – and now they want to prove it.
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First it will be conducting soil sampling for traces of wood at the site, which is made of a type of iron ore called limonite.
It will also continue to beam down radar waves in an attempt to ‘see’ underground and pick out indications of an Ark-shaped object.
‘The location lies in an active earth flow with harsh winters, so protecting the area is our top priority,’ Andrew Jones, researcher at Noah’s Ark Scans, told the Sun.
‘Over the next few years, our Turkish university partners will conduct non-destructive tests like soil sampling, radar scans, and other methods to determine if the structures we’ve detected are truly man-made or simply natural formations. Only after we gather enough evidence and have a proper preservation plan in place will we consider excavating.’
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Located just 18 miles (30km) south from Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest peak, Durupinar Formation has only been known about for under a century.
According to local reports, heavy rains and earthquakes exposed the formation from surrounding mud in May 1948 before being discovered by a Kurdish shepherd.
Ever since, the site has drawn believers in the Ark, although interest is really ramping up following the ambitious efforts from Noah’s Ark Scans.
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What’s more, the grass inside turns lighter and more yellow in the autumn – something they believe is triggered by a human-made creation.
Already, radar techniques have revealed rectangular shapes around 22ft down within the formation, which could be evidence of a vessel divided up into interior sections.
Is Noah’s Ark real?
Christians will say that not a single prophecy from the Bible has been proven false – although scientists point out that not all events in the Bible are possible.
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No wooden ark would have been able to have fit two of every animal, although it might have been able to stay afloat, according to one study.
During the 7th International Symposium on Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark in 2023, the team presented new evidence in support of their theory.
They took 30 samples of soil and rock from around the Durupinar Formation and sent these to the Istanbul Technical University for analysis.
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This suggests that the Durupinar Formation and surrounding area were covered by water in a time period consistent with the biblical account.
According to literal interpretations of the Bible, the world was covered with water during the Chalcolithic period – a time stretching from 5500 to 3000 BC.
If true, this would strengthen the claim that the Durupinar Formation is the exact boat used by the Biblical figure Noah to survive the ancient flood.
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Using those units, the length of Noah’s ark would be 515ft (157m) which is close to the 168 metres (538ft) of the Durupinar formation.
Additionally, the biblical account states that the Ark came to rest on the ‘Mountains of Ararat’.
The Durupinar Formation is located just 18 miles south (30km) from Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest peak.
Is there a God? Scientists give their definitive answers to the eternal question
It’s surely the biggest question of all – does God exist? Now, researchers give their definitive answer to the eternal question.
For centuries, it has been a huge subject of debate, argued over by priests, academics, and the public alike.
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But regardless of religion, dire events like wars, earthquakes and personal tragedies often make humans question the existence of an almighty deity.
No scientific evidence of God’s existence has been found – although many would argue the proof we are alive is proof of God.
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