In April 2026, the Noah’s Ark Scans research team released new data regarding their work in Turkey. At an elevation of approximately 2,000 meters in the Ararat mountains, they are investigating a massive formation shaped like a ship. The object measures roughly 515 feet in length. According to researchers, these dimensions align with the description in the Book of Genesis, which records Noah's Ark as being 300 Egyptian cubits long. The team maintains that this is not merely a natural anomaly, but the site where, as stated in the biblical text, the ancient ark may have come to rest.
The story began in 1959. At that time, Turkish Captain İlhan Durupınar spotted an unusual object in the mountains from the air. The formation resembled an overturned boat, partially obscured by rocks and soil. Since then, the site has drawn the attention of archaeologists, geologists, and biblical history enthusiasts. However, until recently, no serious subsurface investigations had been conducted.
Since 2019, the Noah’s Ark Scans team, which includes archaeological researcher Andrew Jones, has been conducting a systematic survey of the site using modern technology. They utilize ground-penetrating radar (GPR), which makes it possible to "see through" the soil to significant depths without excavating. A recently released video displays a three-dimensional model of the formation: a dark, rocky structure with colored radar data overlays. Vibrant zones in red, yellow, and blue highlights indicate areas where the instruments detected anomalies.
Recent findings have proven particularly intriguing. Ground-penetrating radar revealed right angles, several chambers, and a long corridor. According to the researchers, these features suggest the presence of potential man-made structures within the hill. "This is not simply a geological anomaly, as many secular scientists believe," the team emphasized. "Noah's Ark rests in the mountains of Ararat, just as the Scriptures state."
The full results of the scans are expected to be made public in the near future. In the meantime, the team continues their work, emphasizing that they are the only group to have conducted subsurface studies on this specific site since 2019. The scientific community remains cautious about drawing final conclusions, with many geologists viewing the formation as a product of natural processes, such as erosion and rock movement. However, the new data provides grounds for further investigation.
The development fits into a series of unusual news stories in 2026. While some discuss plans to release archives on unidentified flying objects, others are monitoring progress in the mountains of Turkey. All that remains is to wait for the official publication of the results. Should the team's findings be confirmed, it would stand as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in recent memory. For now, researchers continue to gather facts, moving step-by-step toward solving this ancient mystery.
