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Durupınar Formation research concludes with 360 soil samples collected
An international team of approximately 20 researchers from five countries has completed a three-month field study at the Durupınar Formation in eastern Turkey. Located near Mount Ararat, the boat-shaped geological structure is a site of intense interest for those seeking evidence of the biblical Noah’s Ark.
Using advanced technologies including deep-core drilling reaching depths of over 60 feet, radar, and digital modeling, the team collected approximately 360 soil samples. Researchers noted anomalies such as subsurface structures with regular edges and soil containing roughly 40% more carbon than the surrounding exterior, which could suggest organic material.
While the project, which includes a partnership with the American group Noah’s Ark Scan, seeks to identify man-made activity or decayed wood, many geologists maintain the formation is a natural result of volcanic activity and landslides. The collected samples are scheduled for laboratory analysis at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University during the winter months, with significant findings expected to be presented in 2027.
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Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University · Durupınar Formation · Mount Ararat · Noah’s Ark Scan · Önder Bozkurt
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The research took place at the Durupınar Formation near Üzengili village in the Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı. www.gazetepusula.net · tr.shafaqna.com · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The research project integrates the disciplines of geophysics, geology, archaeology, and theology. www.gazetepusula.net · tr.shafaqna.com · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The collected soil samples will be analyzed in laboratories at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University during the winter. www.gazetepusula.net · tr.shafaqna.com · www.karar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The field research phase was conducted between June 28 and September 30. www.gazetepusula.net · tr.shafaqna.com