A GROUNDBREAKING discovery has prompted excitement amongst the archeological community as it may prove the existence of Noah’s Ark.
Boffins at the Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark Research team have made a shocking discovery which may prove the existence of devastating floods and Noah’s Ark which saved two of each animal.
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The Durupinar formation, a 538-foot geological structure made of limonite, has previously been where researchers hoped to prove the biblical tale, as its shape resembles that of a ship and its dimensions mirror the boat’s description in the Bible.
In the religious text, the Ark’s dimensions were “a length of three hundred cubits, its width fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits,” which match the dimensions of the real life structure.
The formation lies 30 kilometres south of the summit of Mount Ararat, close to the Turkey-Iran border, and is now the site of a new and exciting discovery.
After collecting samples of rock and soil from the site and sending them to Istanbul Technical University for examination, it was revealed that they contained traces of clay-like materials, marine deposits, and seafood remnants, including molluscs.
The experts then determined that the materials dated between 3500 and 5000 years old, which coincides with the Chalcolithic period, spanning from 5500 to 3000 BCE.
This time frame is associated with the era of the biblical flood as described in Genesis.
Lead researcher Dr. Faruk Kaya said: “According to the initial results, it’s believed there were human activities in this region since the Chalcolithic period.
“An essential outcome of the symposium is the decision to conduct more research in Cudi and Ararat, known as the Mesopotamian region.”
What is Mount Ararat?
Mount Ararat is a snow-capped, dormant volcano in eastern Turkey, near the Armenian border, standing at 5,137 meters (16,854 ft).
It is traditionally linked to Noah’s Ark, as Genesis describes the ark resting on the “mountains of Ararat.”
Numerous expeditions have sought remnants of the ark, but no credible evidence has been confirmed.
The mountain was significant in Urartian culture (9th–6th century BCE) and later in Armenian national identity.
While no ark has been found, ancient settlements and artefacts in the region suggest a long history of human activity.
A boat-shaped formation near Ararat, first discovered by a Kurdish farmer in 1948, has sparked speculation of Noah’s Arks existence.
Ararat’s volcanic activity and harsh climate make archaeological work difficult.
The mountain’s location in a sensitive border area limits research access.
It is national icon for Armenians, appearing on Armenia’s coat of arms, despite being in Turkey.
The lack of evidence for Noah’s Ark keeps Ararat a site of speculation, attracting explorers, scientists, and religious groups alike.
The revelation of marine substances and shellfish from samples around the formation suggest that it was once under water or beneath a catastrophic flood like the one in the bible.
The researchers said: “Our studies show that this region harboured life in that period and that, at some point, it was covered by water, which reinforces the possibility that a catastrophic event of great magnitude occurred.”
Mount Ararat is the highest point in Turkey at 5,137 metres, and has long been identified as where Noah’s Ark rested.
But the new discovery has reignited discussion about the site which was first found by a Kurdish farmer in 1948.
Research around the structure over the years has remained elusive, and many still debate whether the story is a myth or a true event.
“The evidence suggests that the story might have a basis in reality,” the researchers involved in the project said.
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