Is it Noah's Ark? Archaeologists find 5000-year-old boat-shaped mound in Turkey
In Turkey, archaeologists have discovered what they think may be the remnants of a ship that resembles Noah's Ark. The discovery was the outcome of a comprehensive excavation carried out by the Mount Ararat and Noah's Ark Research Team, an alliance including three American and Turkish colleges.
According to the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, their initiative, which started in 2021, aims to investigate the geological formations in the area and give insights into past history. The Durupinar formation, which is less than two miles from the Iran-Turkey data-border in the Doğubayazıt region of Ağrı, Turkey, is the focal point of this finding.
The Durupinar formation is a geological landmark that is 538 feet tall and is mainly made of limonite. Some people in the area think it's the remains of Noah's Ark, preserved in myths and religious stories. A well-known myth that cuts across all theological lines is that of Noah's Ark. legend has it that Noah built a massive ark under heavenly guidance to preserve two species of every animal from an apocalyptic deluge that drowned the Earth. The ark was said to have come to rest on the Ararat mountains, which are currently in eastern Turkey, according to the Book of Genesis.
According to the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, their initiative, which started in 2021, aims to investigate the geological formations in the area and give insights into past history. The Durupinar formation, which is less than two miles from the Iran-Turkey data-border in the Doğubayazıt region of Ağrı, Turkey, is the focal point of this finding.
The Durupinar formation is a geological landmark that is 538 feet tall and is mainly made of limonite. Some people in the area think it's the remains of Noah's Ark, preserved in myths and religious stories. A well-known myth that cuts across all theological lines is that of Noah's Ark. legend has it that Noah built a massive ark under heavenly guidance to preserve two species of every animal from an apocalyptic deluge that drowned the Earth. The ark was said to have come to rest on the Ararat mountains, which are currently in eastern Turkey, according to the Book of Genesis.
Archaeological insights
During the excavation process, the study team took soil and old rock samples from the Durupinar formation.
"Clayey materials, marine materials, and seafood" were found to be present in the geological formation.
These finds provide evidence of human habitation in the area as early as the Chalcolithic era, which lasted from 5500 to 3000 BC.
Professor Faruk Kaya, the vice rector of AICU, discussed the significance of their results and pointed out how historical events lined up. He made the observation that the deluge mentioned in the bible and connected to Noah happened about 5,000 years ago. Even if the dating results are strong, it's crucial to recognise that dating is insufficient to corroborate the vessel's existence.
"Clayey materials, marine materials, and seafood" were found to be present in the geological formation.
These finds provide evidence of human habitation in the area as early as the Chalcolithic era, which lasted from 5500 to 3000 BC.
Professor Faruk Kaya, the vice rector of AICU, discussed the significance of their results and pointed out how historical events lined up. He made the observation that the deluge mentioned in the bible and connected to Noah happened about 5,000 years ago. Even if the dating results are strong, it's crucial to recognise that dating is insufficient to corroborate the vessel's existence.