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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Could this be Noah's Ark? See mysterious site in Turkey
DOGUBAYAZIT, Turkey (WJW) — New soil tests and enhanced ground-penetrating radar scans from the Durupinar formation — a boat-shaped site in eastern Turkey long linked to the biblical story of Noah's Ark — have added support to the theory that a man-made structure lies beneath the surface. The findings, released by the Noah's Ark Scans project in collaboration with Turkish and U.S. researchers, reveal significant anomalies in both soil composition and underground geometry that experts say point to the possibility of an artificial structure buried in ancient mudflow. 'She's a miracle': Toddler bit twice by rattlesnake, received more than 30 vials of antivenom Soil samples taken in September 2024 and analyzed in December show elevated levels of organic matter and potassium — indicators of decayed wood or organic structures, according to a press release. 'The soil composition is markedly different from the natural mudflow, indicating something extraordinary at this site,' said William Crabtree, the lead soil scientist on the project. 'These are not the readings you'd expect from undisturbed geologic formations.' Alongside the soil analysis, a re-examination of 3D GPR scans conducted in 2019 has uncovered distinct architectural patterns, the group reported. Using advanced imaging tools, researchers identified a 234-foot-long corridor and symmetrical, right-angled features as deep as 20 feet, which appear to resemble rooms or hallways. 'The presence of these right-angled formations strongly suggests intelligent design,' said Andrew Jones, the lead investigator of the scans. 'Natural geology doesn't typically create structures like this.' Local lottery ticket wins $40K a year for 25 years 'The re-analysis confirms what we suspected: these are not random shapes in the mudflow. The presence of hallways and room-like structures points to a man-made origin for the boat shape,' Jones said. The Durupinar formation measures 515 feet in length — consistent with the biblical measurements of Noah's Ark — and lies near Mount Ararat, the traditional site linked to the flood narrative. Unlike the surrounding volcanic terrain, the site displays unique soil chemistry and geometric subsurface features that continue to intrigue researchers and biblical archaeologists alike. The Noah's Ark Scans team plans to conduct further testing, including more advanced geophysical surveys and potential core drilling in 2025 and Ark Scans is a joint initiative with Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University and international researchers. 'This is not just about archaeology,' Jones added. 'It's about using science to explore one of the world's oldest stories.' NewsNation interviewed the site's lead researcher. See more on that here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Noah's Ark: Researchers claim they may have found it in Turkey
(NewsNation) — A team of researchers claims to have found what they believe is evidence of Noah's Ark at the Durupinar site in eastern Turkey, using advanced scanning technology to support their theory that the biblical account represents historical fact rather than parable. Andrew Jones, lead archaeological researcher for Noah's Ark Scans, told NewsNation his team has been investigating the ship-shaped rock formation since 2019. The site was discovered in 1959 by Turkish Army Capt. Ilhan Durupinar. 'We have a shape of a ship, and then you look at the size of it … exactly 300 royal Egyptian cubits,' Jones said Thursday on NewsNation's 'Vargas Reports.' 'That's what Moses wrote in the book of Genesis.' Though many scientists say the rock is most likely a natural geological formation, the team conducted nondestructive geophysical scans, including ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography, which Jones said revealed structural patterns inconsistent with such formations. Neuralink patient explains first year of life with brain chip The scans detected what appear to be chambers and corridors extending up to 30 feet underground. They say the scans reveal buried timberlike patterns consistent with a man-made vessel. Soil testing revealed the formation contains nearly 'three times more organic matter' than surrounding areas, with elevated potassium levels that researchers suggest could indicate decomposed wood. The site is located in the mountains of Ararat, matching the biblical account in Genesis that describes the ark's resting place. Jones said the scans show three distinct layers of material, with what appears to be a central tunnel and side chambers with right angles, suggesting constructed walls and rooms. Jones acknowledged that others have previously claimed to discover Noah's Ark but said his team will continue research until another site provides comparable evidence. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Dublin Live
21-05-2025
- Science
- Dublin Live
'Compelling evidence' that Noah's Ark has been found in Turkey
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Researchers believe they have made a biblical find at a boat-shaped geological site in Turkey – rooms and corridors that could be Noah's Ark. The Noah's Ark Scans project analysed soil and 3D ground-penetrating radar results from the spot in the Durupinar formation, around 18 miles south of Mount Ararat. The Turkish-American team said: 'These results provide compelling evidence of a unique, potentially man-made structure beneath the surface, distinct from the surrounding mudflow.' According to the Bible, God instructed Noah to build a massive ark to save himself, his family and pairs of every animal species from a global flood. The story is central to the flood narrative in the Book of Genesis, in which God intends to destroy humanity due to its wickedness. According to the Old Testament account, Noah's Ark came to rest on the 'mountains of Ararat' after the flood. Historians and Bible scholars generally agree that 'Ararat' refers to the region of Urartu, now part of Armenia, eastern Turkey and Iran, not necessarily a single mountain. (Image: Nevertheless, Mount Ararat is traditionally considered the resting place of the Ark. The soil samples collected in September show significantly higher levels of organic matter and potassium compared with surrounding areas. The team said it suggests the presence of decayed wood. And the GPR scans taken at the site in 2019 show a 234ft central corridor and angular structures – potentially rooms or corridors extending up to 20ft deep, which the team says suggest intentional design. Lead researcher Andrew Jones said: 'The re-analysis confirms what we suspected: these are not random shapes. The presence of hallways and room-like structures points to a man-made origin for the boat shape.' Noah's Ark was a massive boat built by the biblical figure Noah, as instructed by God, to save himself, his family, and representatives of every animal species from a global flood. The ark is a central figure in the Genesis flood narrative, where God intends to destroy humanity due to its wickedness. According to the biblical account in Genesis, Noah's Ark came to rest on the "mountains of Ararat" after the flood, specifically on the seventeenth day of the seventh month. Historians and Bible scholars generally agree that "Ararat" refers to the region of Urartu, which corresponds to parts of modern-day Armenia, eastern Turkey, and Iran, not necessarily a single mountain like Mount Ararat. Nevertheless, Ararat is traditionally considered the resting-place of Noah's Ark, and, thus, regarded as a biblical mountain. Mount Ararat has been associated with the Genesis account since the 11th century, and Armenians began to identify it as the ark's landing place during that time. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Science
- NDTV
Noah's Ark Discovered? Radar Scans Reveal Boat-Shaped Structure in Turkey
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. American researchers claim to have found possible features of Noah's Ark. Ground-penetrating radar revealed structures at Turkey's Durupinar site. The formation is 538 feet long and resembles descriptions in the Bible. In a finding that's reigniting debate around one of the Bible's most enduring mysteries, American researchers claim to have uncovered structural features beneath a remote site in Turkey that may correspond with the legendary Noah's Ark. Using ground-penetrating radar, a team led by independent researcher Andrew Jones has detected what they believe to be man-made formations at the Durupinar site - a 538-foot-long, boat-shaped mound located around 29 km south of Mount Ararat, traditionally believed to be the Ark's final resting place. Jones, who works with the group Noah's Ark Scans, told the Christian Broadcasting Network that the formation is "exactly what you'd expect to find if this were a man-made boat," consistent with Biblical descriptions in the Book of Genesis. The findings were first reported by the New York Post and Daily Mail. The scans revealed a tunnel-like void about 13 feet wide running through the center of the structure, along with what appear to be three deck-like layers - echoing Genesis 6:16, which describes the Ark as having lower, second and third decks. Additional scans pointed to what researchers called "central and side corridors or hallways" that could represent the vessel's internal structure. Though no physical wood has been found, the team believes they've discovered what they call a "chemical imprint" - traces of organic matter and wood residues embedded in the soil, along with angular subsurface features possibly resembling cabins or compartments. "What we're seeing is not consistent with a solid rock formation or mudslide debris," Jones said, citing the dimensions and arrangement of the underground layers as strikingly similar to the Biblical Ark, which was said to measure roughly 515 feet in length. Soil analysis from the site revealed notable differences between samples taken inside and outside the formation. According to William Crabtree, a soil scientist and member of the research group, samples from within the structure showed twice the organic matter, 40% more potassium, and lower pH - conditions he says are "consistent with rotting wood." "The grass growing inside the boat-shaped formation is also a different colour compared to its surroundings," Jones added, suggesting a possible human-made influence. Despite skepticism from many in the scientific community, the team hopes to follow up with core drilling and additional radar surveys to further test their hypothesis. "We want to compare what's inside the formation to what's outside," said Jones. "That could give us a much clearer picture of whether this is truly something man-made or a natural geological feature."
Sky News AU
14-05-2025
- Science
- Sky News AU
Noah's Ark site's ‘fully preserved' secrets discovered in radar scans by scientists: ‘Not what you'd expect to see'
Call it Radars of the Lost Ark. American researchers claim to have cracked one of the Bible's enduring mysteries — after using radar technology to map the possible remains of Noah's Ark. '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, ' Andrew Jones, an independent researcher, told the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), while revealing the groundbreaking results of his multi-year project. Jones works with Noah's Ark Scans, which he described as a 'loose organization of individuals interested in pursuing scientific work and promoting' the site of the ark. Jones and his team were attempting the solve the age-old question of whether the legendary vessel is buried in the mountains of eastern Turkey — roughly 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, which the Bible describes as the boat's final resting place. The exact spot is the Durupinar site, a 538-foot-long boat-shaped mound — with the same Book of Genesis-described dimensions as the Ark said to have saved humanity and animals alike from a catastrophic flood more than 4,300 years ago. While the idea that this area houses the legendary life-raft — an object central to Christianity, Judaism, and Islam — is a topic of dispute, recent scans appear to indicate that it could be the case. Jones used ground-penetrating radar to detect what appeared to be a 13-foot tunnel traversing the center of the formation, the Daily Mail reported. These same scans captured a trifecta of subterranean layers that were alleged dead ringers for the Bible's description of the boat's three decks — in other words, it was literally 'ship-shape.' The Book of 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.' Meanwhile, new analysis of the radar data allegedly revealed 'central and side corridors or hallways running through the boat.' Given the age of the alleged vessel, Jones said he doesn't expect to find anything 'fully preserved,' claiming that the remains constitute a 'chemical imprint, pieces of wood and in the ground, the shape of a hall.' Also uncovered were angular structures situated 20 feet beneath the surface that the team surmises could be quarters beneath a deck-like surface — making this potentially more than just a geological formation as many scientists have posited. '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,' said Jones, who felt it instead matched the Biblical specifications of Noah's Ark. The ark was described in The Bible as measuring approximately 515 feet long, 86 feet wide, and 52 feet tall. But was this actual evidence or just a case of life imitating Ark? The organic matter found around the site seems to suggest that this wasn't just some Indiana Jones-evoking urban legend, per the team. 'We noticed that the grass growing within the boat-shaped formation is a different color compared to the area just outside it,' said Jones, who believed this discrepancy suggested a human-made origin. Meanwhile, an examination of 22 soil samples collected from the site revealed that the suspected structure had lower pH levels, two times the organic matter — and 40% more potassium — inside compared to outside the formation — discrepancies the team deemed 'consistent with rotting wood.' '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,' said William Crabtree, another member of Noah's Ark Scans. '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.' In the future, the team hopes to conduct a core drilling survey along with additional ground-penetrating radar scans around the repository to better discern what lies beneath, CBN reported. 'We want to compare what's inside the formation to what's outside,' Jones said. 'That could give us a much clearer picture of whether this is truly something man-made.' Originally published as Noah's Ark site's 'fully preserved' secrets discovered in radar scans by scientists: 'Not what you'd expect to see'
