Could Noah's Ark remains be buried in Turkey? New findings revive age-old debate
Researchers from the Noah's Ark Project believe they have found evidence of the remains of Noah's Ark in eastern Turkey. New soil analysis from the Durupinar site suggests the presence of decayed organic material, supporting the theory of a man-made origin. This discovery revives a long-standing debate about the site's true nature, which some geologists argue is a natural formation.
- ▪The Durupinar site in eastern Turkey has been studied since the 1950s.
- ▪New soil analysis shows chemical differences consistent with decayed organic material.
- ▪The organic matter concentration inside the formation is three times higher than outside.
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Discovery Could Noah's Ark remains be buried in Turkey? New findings revive age-old debate Researcher with Noah's Ark Scans believes site contains buried remains of biblical vessel By Andrea Margolis Fox News Published June 6, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Site of Noah's Ark may be located in eastern Turkey, researchers claim Researchers from the Noah's Ark Project tested soil samples from the Durupinar site in eastern Turkey, which suggest the boat-shaped site once harbored ancient wood. (Credit: NoahsArkScans.com) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A researcher who believes he's identified the remains of Noah's Ark points to new soil data to support his claims.
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