Scientists are making progress in the search for the location of Noah’s Ark. Over the years, attempts have been made to find the remains, but significant findings have been difficult to come by. However, recent reports indicate that promising discoveries have finally been made. The latest scientific expedition conducted by the Russian news agency RIA Novosti provides some interesting information.

The region of Tektek Mountains and the neighboring villages of Uzengili in eastern Turkey have long attracted researchers from various countries. In the village of Ararat, scientists have been searching for signs of Noah’s Ark for decades. In December 2021, teams from Sabanci University in Istanbul and Ibn Haldun University in Agri decided to investigate the area. They selected this location based on a map created by the Ilhan Durupinar Expedition over fifty years ago.

In 1959, Durupinar discovered boat-shaped formations on the mountain. Before conducting any excavations, experts used 3D scanning techniques to analyze the site. The results revealed a structure that resembled an architectural building shaped like a boat under the waters of a nearby river. The team’s 2021 report states that the zigzagged lines and angular structures found there are unlike anything seen in natural geological formations.

During that period, many speculations arose regarding the existence of the ark. Experts used the discovery as evidence, arguing that Mount Ararat does not necessarily mark the exact landing spot of Noah’s Ark. Instead, it was referred to as the “Ararat plateau.” Researchers believe that the “Ararat Mountains” mentioned in the Bible could be the legendary Noah’s Ark. The unique shape of Mount Ararat, resembling a boat, has led many to believe it might be the site of the discovery.

Historian Hovsep Hrayer wrote in the first century, “The Armenians call this place the ‘observatory,’ where the flood was observed, and they show the parts of a preserved, undamaged ship from that period.” This issue was also raised by the prominent scholar Marco Polo in the 15th century. Furthermore, a German traveler named Adam Olearius, who visited the region, relayed the statements of the local population to Europeans, stating, “In Persia and Armenia, it is still believed that the mountains of Ararat are the resting places of that ship and that they have similar rocks and imposing cliffs.”

In the early 20th century, the trend of searching for evidence began. In 1940, the American magazine New Eden published an article presenting the hypothetical flight of Russian geologist Vladimir Roskovsky to that mountain. He discovered a unique object similar to a whale. Further evidence suggests that Russian scientific research has also dismissed the myth of an atmospheric phenomenon. In 1960, during the height of the Cold War, American military forces conducted tests and discovered an “anomalous” object outside the jurisdiction of the Soviet Republic of Armenia. It measured approximately 160 to 180 meters in length and 25 to 30 meters in width, corresponding to the proportions mentioned in the context of Noah’s Ark.

However, reports about the “anomaly” of “Noah’s Ark” in the region are still inconclusive, primarily due to the lack of concrete evidence, such as photographs. The hope is that ongoing geological investigations will provide more accurate and detailed information. The teams of researchers plan to continue their work next year. They believe that the discovery of a hidden civilization in the region could provide additional clues.

In summary, the search for Noah’s Ark is still ongoing, and the findings thus far are inconclusive. However, the geological analyses conducted in the Tektek Mountains and the nearby villages of Uzengili have presented intriguing possibilities. Further research and scientific expeditions are necessary to determine the definitive location of Noah’s Ark.