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Ground-penetrating radar scans reveal compelling evidence of Noah's Ark in Turkey

By kevinhughes // 2025-11-15

• Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) scans revealed angular structures, remnants of wood, and chemical imprints consistent with a decaying wooden vessel in the Durupinar Formation – aligning with Biblical descriptions of Noah's Ark.
• The scans detected a 13-foot passageway, three distinct underground layers (matching Genesis' description of decks) and corridor-like compartments, supporting the theory of a man-made ship.
• Soil samples showed double the organic matter and 40 percent higher potassium levels – consistent with decomposed wood – further corroborating the Ark hypothesis.
• The site's dimensions (515 feet long) match Biblical measurements, and supporting evidence includes petrified wood, high-tech metal alloys, ancient pottery depicting Noah and giant anchor stones. Turkey has officially recognized it as Noah's Ark National Park.
• While skeptics dismiss it as a natural formation, researchers plan core drilling and further scans to verify the findings, potentially bridging faith and science with one of history's most iconic legends.

A team of American researchers using cutting-edge ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology has uncovered startling evidence that may confirm the existence of Noah's Ark in the Durupinar Formation, just 18 miles south of Mount Ararat in Turkey. The findings, which include angular structures, remnants of wood, and a chemical imprint consistent with a decaying wooden vessel. They align closely with the Biblical account of the Ark – a massive ship built by Noah to survive a catastrophic flood over 4,300 years ago. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, Noah's Ark – as described in the Biblical narrative found in the Book of Genesis (Chapters 6-9) – was a large boat constructed by Noah at God's command to save his family and pairs of every living creature from the impending global flood. The Ark is not merely a boat, but a symbol of salvation and a testament to Noah's obedience to God's will. Independent researcher Andrew Jones, leading the investigation under Noah's Ark Scans, told the Christian Broadcasting Network. "We're not expecting something that's fully preserved. What's left is the chemical imprint, pieces of wood in the ground, the shape of a hall." The scans detected:

• A 13-foot passageway running through the formation's center.
• Three distinct underground layers, matching Genesis 6:16's description of the Ark's "lower, second and third decks."
• Corridor-like structures, suggesting internal compartments.

Soil scientist William Crabtree, who analyzed samples from the site, noted double the organic matter and 40 percent higher potassium levels inside the formation—consistent with decaying wood. "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," Crabtree told Daily Express.

Scans at Durupinar only reinforce that the Ark was REAL

The Durupinar Formation – first exposed in 1948 after heavy rains eroded its mud covering – has long been speculated as the Ark's resting place. The Bible states that after 150 days of flooding, the Ark came to rest "upon the mountains of Ararat" (Genesis 8:4). Remarkably, the formation's dimensions (515 feet long, 86 feet wide, 52 feet tall) align with Biblical measurements (300 Egyptian cubits long). Additional evidence supporting the site includes:

• Petrified wood confirmed by lab analysis.
• High-tech metal alloy fittings (including aluminum and titanium) found embedded in the structure.
• Ancient pottery shards depicting Noah, a bird, and a fish—artifacts likely sold to visitors in antiquity.
• Giant anchor stones discovered nearby, believed to have stabilized the Ark.

The Turkish government has officially recognized the site as Noah's Ark National Park, even constructing a visitor center for tourists. While skeptics argue the formation is a natural rock feature, Jones contends the findings point to human construction. "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," Jones said. "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 plans core drilling and further scans to compare interior and exterior soil samples. If confirmed, this discovery could bridge faith and science, offering tangible proof of one of history's most enduring legends. For believers, the Ark symbolizes divine salvation – a reminder that even in the darkest storms, hope remains afloat. Watch this video explaining how all the animals fit on Noah's Ark. This video is from the Henry Thrun channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: The-Express.com BrightU.ai IBTimes.com CatholicOnline.news Brighteon.com

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