Researchers discover charred wood at Durupınar site in Turkey

The Noah's Ark Survey team has announced the discovery of charred and uncharred wood fragments at the Durupınar site near Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey. The wood was extracted from a depth of approximately 9 meters (30 feet) below the surface.

Researchers, including project founder Andrew Jones, stated that the samples have been sent to a laboratory for carbon-14 dating to determine their age. While the team suggests this could be physical evidence supporting the theory that the site contains the remains of Noah's Ark, they acknowledged other possibilities. The wood could potentially be the remains of a campfire used by shepherds or the result of lightning strikes or volcanic activity.

The Durupınar Formation is a 157-meter-long geological structure that has been the subject of debate since it was identified in aerial photography in 1959. Previous radar surveys have indicated patterns resembling chambers and corridors within the formation. Additionally, pottery from the Copper and Iron Ages has been found at the location, indicating long-term human habitation in the area.