Archaeology & History

Major investigation given green light at 'Noah's Ark' site in Turkey

By T.K. Randall
June 18, 2026

Image: Durupinar Formation
Credit: Zorka Sojka / CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted) The site, which has long been rumored to be the final resting place of the biblical vessel, is situated approximately 3km north of the Iranian border and around 6,500ft above sea level.

Researchers from all over the world have investigated the site over the years, but the question of whether it really is the final resting place of Noah's Ark, or simply a natural formation, remains up in the air.

Around a year ago, a series of scans conducted at the site by Andrew Jones of Noah's Ark Scans and his colleagues revealed tantalizing evidence that something might be there.

Using ground-penetrating radar, the team uncovered signs of a tunnel-like void running through the center of the formation as well as additional angular structures inside it. The scans also reportedly showed three distinct layers - matching biblical descriptions of the ark's three decks.

The team claimed that this represents evidence of interior corridors and rooms.

Fast-forward to the present and now official permission has been given for the team to conduct what will likely be the most comprehensive investigation to date of the Durupinar Formation.

The researchers will use scanning technology and other non-destructive methods to map out exactly what lies beneath the surface of the site.

Depending on what they find, the new research could help to prove (or disprove) once and for all whether or not the site really is the biblical vessel's final resting place.

Source: Mail Online

Tags: Noah, Turkey