Urdu Report Desk
Researchers investigating a mysterious boat-shaped formation in eastern Türkiye have renewed claims that the site could be linked to Noah’s Ark after advanced radar scans reportedly detected unusual structures beneath the ground.
The research is focused on the Durupınar Formation in Ağrı Province, about 30 kilometers south of Mount Ararat. The 157-meter-long formation has attracted researchers and Ark hunters since it was identified in aerial photographs in 1959.
Unusual Underground Structures
Recent surveys reportedly detected straight lines, right-angle intersections, layered sections and large cavity-like spaces beneath the formation.
Researchers say some of these features could potentially resemble corridors, chambers or tunnels rather than solid natural rock.
Claim of 100 Percent Confirmation
Andrew Jones of the Noah’s Ark Scans project has claimed that the latest findings have “100 percent confirmed” that the formation is a man-made structure.
However, the claim has not been independently verified, and researchers have not scientifically established that the formation is Noah’s Ark.
The scans also reportedly identified a thick underground layer divided into three sections. The research team has compared this feature with religious descriptions of the Ark having multiple levels, but such similarities alone cannot establish the structure’s identity or age.
No Wooden Ark Discovered
No remains of a wooden vessel have been discovered during the investigation so far. In addition, no peer-reviewed scientific study has demonstrated that the underground structures were built by humans.
Materials recovered from the site have also not been scientifically confirmed to date back approximately 4,300 years.
Expanded Investigation Begins in 2026
A more extensive geological and archaeological investigation began in 2026 under archaeologist Professor Cenker Atila of Sivas Cumhuriyet University.
The project was officially approved by Turkish authorities and is being conducted in cooperation with Noah’s Ark Scans.
The research team has collected around 1,000 soil samples from approximately 150 locations and has begun core drilling at the site.
Robot Planned for Underground Exploration
Researchers also plan to use a specially designed robot to access underground areas that may be unsafe for people.
The robot is expected to record video and collect samples from locations that cannot be safely reached by researchers.
Ancient Pottery Found Near the Formation
Pottery dating from periods ranging from the Chalcolithic era to the Iron Age has also been found around the Durupınar Formation.
Researchers acknowledge, however, that the pottery only indicates human activity in the area. It does not prove that Noah’s Ark is located at the site.
Further Scientific Investigation Needed
The project describes the work as an ongoing scientific investigation and states that geophysical surveys do not authenticate historical or religious claims.
Further excavation, radiocarbon dating and independent scientific analysis will be required before any definitive conclusion can be reached.
Based on the evidence currently available, the Durupınar Formation has not been scientifically established as Noah’s Ark.
