Has Noah’s Ark been found? These researchers think so
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Researchers say new scans are further evidence that a ship-shaped formation in Turkey marks the remains of Noah’s Ark.
(LifeSiteNews) — New radar scans at a site in Turkey believed to be the resting place of Noah’s Ark show a ship-shaped hull preserved deep in the ground as well as corridor-like voids, according to researchers.
The “exciting” findings could prove Noah’s Ark is real, according to one researcher.
Noah’s Ark Discovered! New Evidence from our Durupınar Site in Turkey
In the mountains of eastern Turkey, near Mount Ararat, lies a mysterious boat-shaped formation known as the Durupınar site.
First identified in 1959 by Captain İlhan Durupınar, this 157-meter-long (515… pic.twitter.com/hOxz3trRMc
— Noahs Ark Scans (@noahsarkscans) April 9, 2026
In 1959, a Turkish army captain discovered a large, boat-shaped rock and mineral formation embedded in the ground about 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, a location that lines up with Noah’s Ark resting place according to Scripture. The book of Genesis states that “the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.” (Gen 8:4).
Researchers have since pointed out that the length of the formation exactly matches the length of Noah’s Ark as described in the book of Genesis: 300 cubits long, or 515 feet.
The resting place of Noah’s Ark has been found, and archaeological researcher Andrew Jones has been work tirelessly for years to show this to the world. pic.twitter.com/IVboNAD8Nn
— Noahs Ark Scans (@noahsarkscans) April 18, 2026