Archaeologists' Noah's Ark 'discovery' as they 'find' remains of Biblical boat

Irish Daily Mirror

14-05-2025

An explosive find by archaeologists using radar has unearthed potential remnants of Noah's ark in Turkey, complete with a "chemical imprint" and wooden residues.
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology revealed what looked like "pieces of wood and in the ground" and "the shape of a hall", suggesting evidence of the Biblically famed ark that is said to have preserved life from a great flood over 4,300 years ago.
At Durupinar Formation near Mount Ararat, an American research team has found hints of angular structures and a hidden void deep within the earth. Independent researcher Andrew Jones of Noah's Ark Scans utilised ground-penetrating radar indicating the presence of a 13-foot tunnel at the heart of the site.
Further GPR analysis suggests the existence of central and side corridors or hallways inside the ancient vessel, with three distinct layers beneath the surface, mirroring the Biblical description of the ark's triple decks.
Genesis 6:16 states, "Make a roof for the ark, and finish it to a cubit above, and set the door of the ark in its side. Make it with lower, second, and third decks."
Reflecting on the findings, Andrew shared with The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): "We're not expecting something that's fully preserved. What's left is the chemical imprint, pieces of wood and in the ground, the shape of a hall.", reports the Mirror US.
Less than a hundred years ago, the world was unaware of the Durupínar Formation, located a mere 18 miles south of Turkey's highest peak, Mount Ararat. It wasn't until heavy rains and earthquakes struck the area in May 1948 that the formation was revealed, almost by accident, after the elements washed away the mud concealing it—a Kurdish shepherd being the first to encounter it.
Noah's Ark's final resting place is said to be on the "mountains of Ararat" in the Bible, after a catastrophic 150-day flood supposedly eradicated all life not aboard the vessel. This particular formation is intriguingly situated near a mountain that could pass for the ark's described proportions and appearance.
The dimensions of Noah's Ark are biblically cited as "300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high"—that's around 515 feet by 86 feet by 52 feet, sparking fierce debate about whether the ark really came to rest on Mount Ararat.
Although many scientists regard the formation simply as a quirk of nature, there are those who see potential evidence of something more astonishing. Amongst them is the team at Noah's Ark Scans who advocate the extraordinary viewpoint.
CBN News recently caught up with Andrew from Noah's Ark Scans who shared new insights from the ongoing independent research conducted at the Durupınar site. The investigative scans have identified angular subterranean formations, some as far down as 20 feet – potentially hinting at enclosed spaces under what might once have been a deck.
In Genesis 6:14, the Bible describes the ark: "Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. " Andrew highlighted: "This is not what you'd expect to see if the site were simply a solid block of rock or the result of random mudflow debris.
"But it is exactly what you'd expect to find if this were a man-made boat, consistent with the biblical specifications of Noah's Ark."
The team has also conducted soil testing, uncovering what Andrew described as "some interesting things."
He said: "We noticed that the grass growing within the boat-shaped formation is a different colour compared to the area just outside it," suggesting this could indicate a man-made origin rather than a natural one. William Crabtree, another member of Noah's Ark Scans, noted that a tunnel appears to run from the tip of the formation toward the middle, and it is large enough to walk through.
He also discussed their soil analysis, noting that organic matter was found to be twice as high inside the formation compared to the surrounding soil. "The potassium levels inside are also about 40 percent higher," William said.
He further explained: "If you know soil science-as I'm a soil scientist-you'll understand that potassium levels, organic matter, and pH can all be influenced by decaying organic material. If this was a wooden boat and the wood had rotted over time, we would expect to see elevated levels of potassium, changes in pH, and higher organic content-and that's exactly what we're finding."
Andrew and his team are set to expand their soil testing efforts beyond the 22 samples they have already collected. They also plan to conduct a core drilling survey and perform additional ground-penetrating radar scans around the site.
"We want to compare what's inside the formation to what's outside," Andrew declared. "That could give us a much clearer picture of whether this is truly something man-made. ".