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Scientific investigation of Durupınar Formation

Overview

An international multidisciplinary research project has commenced at the Durupınar Formation in Turkey’s Ağrı Province to investigate claims that the site contains the remains of Noah’s Ark. Coordinated by Prof. Dr. Cenker Atila of Sivas Cumhuriyet University and supported by the US-based organization Noah’s Ark Scans, the study involves scientists from five countries. Using high-resolution GPS mapping, digital modelling, and specialized BakhtarRadar imaging technology, the team has identified significant subsurface anomalies within the 157-to-160-meter-long formation located in the Doğubayazıt district, approximately 30 kilometers south of Mount Ararat.

During the 2026 field season, which involved approximately 25 researchers over a 90-day period between June and September, drilling operations reached depths of up to 18 meters. While researchers previously noted the structure consists of soil rather than solid bedrock, recent reports indicate that one drill bit broke against a hard layer that researchers hypothesize “could be petrified wood,” though laboratory results are pending.

As of late October 2026, the Noah’s Ark Survey team announced the recovery of both charred and uncharred wood fragments from a depth of approximately 9 meters (30 feet). These samples have been sent for carbon-14 dating to determine their age and potential connection to the biblical narrative. While the team suggests this could be physical evidence supporting the Ark theory, they acknowledged other possibilities, such as remains from a shepherd’s campfire, lightning strikes, or regional volcanic activity. Dr. Khosrow Bakhtar, a defense scientist using the BakhtarRadar system, reported detecting organized patterns, chambers, and corridors within the boat-shaped structure, claiming these features are “not geological in nature.” Dr. Atila maintains that the team is awaiting laboratory results before drawing definitive conclusions.

Entities

Mount Ararat · Noah’s Ark Scans · Durupınar Formation · Andrew Jones · Sivas Cumhuriyet University

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The research took place at the Durupınar Formation near Üzengili village in the Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı.
[● 3 SOURCES] The research project integrates the disciplines of geophysics, geology, archaeology, and theology.
[● 3 SOURCES] The collected soil samples will be analyzed in laboratories at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University during the winter.
[● 3 SOURCES] The group has completed a scale 3D model of the structure in its current position.
[● 3 SOURCES] The 3D model was constructed using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data collected at the site.
[● 3 SOURCES] Researchers are conducting drilling to collect samples for wood analysis.
[● 3 SOURCES] Prior studies concluded the Durupınar formation is a completely natural rock formation.
[● 2 SOURCES] The field research phase was conducted between June 28 and September 30.

Timeline

3 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Researchers discover charred wood at Durupınar site in Turkey
The Noah's Ark Survey team has recovered charred wood samples from the Durupınar site in Turkey for carbon dating, potentially providing new evidence regarding the location of Noah's Ark.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Researchers recover charred wood from Durupinar site in Turkey
Researchers at Turkey's Durupinar Formation have recovered charred wood samples for carbon-14 dating in an ongoing search for evidence related to Noah’s Ark.
8 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Researchers find charred wood at Durupinar site in Turkey
Archaeologists have discovered charred wood fragments at Turkey's Durupinar formation, a site linked to the Noah’s Ark narrative, pending carbon-14 dating results.
20 days ago

[CULTURE] 8 sources
Durupınar Formation research continues in search of Noah's Ark
Researchers are using radar and soil sampling at Turkey’s Durupınar Formation to investigate whether the boat-shaped structure contains remains of Noah’s Ark.
22 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Researchers investigate Durupınar Formation in Turkey for Noah’s Ark
Researchers investigating the Durupınar Formation in Turkey for signs of Noah’s Ark report new radar data, amid claims of death threats and burglary facing the expedition's founder.
28 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Durupinar Formation researchers find new evidence near Mount Ararat
Archaeologists investigating Turkey's Durupinar Formation have found ceramic fragments and soil with high organic carbon levels, fueling ongoing debate over whether the site contains Noah’s Ark.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 12 sources
Durupınar formation research investigates potential Noah’s Ark remains
Researchers investigating Turkey’s boat-shaped Durupınar formation report that new core drilling found organic-rich soil rather than bedrock, potentially supporting theories regarding Noah’s Ark.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 11 sources
Durupınar Formation research concludes with 360 soil samples collected
Researchers have completed a three-month study at Turkey's Durupınar Formation, collecting 360 soil samples to investigate potential evidence of Noah's Ark using deep-core drilling and radar technology.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 11 sources
Durupınar Formation researchers report potential man-made structures in Turkey
Researchers investigating the boat-shaped Durupınar Formation in Turkey report finding subsurface anomalies, corridors, and organic material that may suggest a man-made structure near Mount Ararat.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 17 sources
Durupınar Formation research reveals underground anomalies in Türkiye
Researchers investigating the boat-shaped Durupınar Formation in Türkiye have detected underground cavities and organic matter levels three times higher than surrounding areas.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 25 sources
Durupınar Formation investigation suggests man-made structure in Turkey
Researchers investigating the boat-shaped Durupınar Formation in Turkey report finding man-made structural patterns via radar, fueling ongoing debates regarding the potential location of Noah’s Ark.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 20 sources
Durupinar Formation: Drilling begins at suspected Noah's Ark site
Researchers have begun core drilling at Turkey's Durupinar formation near Mount Ararat to investigate potential remains of Noah's Ark using advanced radar and robotic technology.
about 2 months ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Mount Ararat research attracts international documentary crews
International film crews, including a team led by Bear Grylls, are filming documentaries in Ağrı, Turkey, regarding scientific research into the purported site of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Scientists find new clues at Durupinar Formation in Turkey
Scientists investigating the Durupinar Formation near Turkey's Mount Ararat have found high carbon levels and radar anomalies that may suggest buried organic matter or structures related to Noah's Ark.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Mount Ararat research identifies potential structures of Noah's Ark
An international team is using advanced US radar technology to investigate the Durupınar formation on Mount Ararat for potential traces of Noah’s Ark, reporting significant underground anomalies.
2 months ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Durupınar Formation scans reveal anomalies near Mount Ararat
New radar scans of the Durupınar Formation in eastern Turkey have revealed subsurface anomalies and layers, prompting researchers to investigate if the boat-shaped site contains remains of Noah’s Ark.
3 months ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
International Study Launches to Test Noah's Ark Claims at Turkey's Durupınar Formation
An international team led by Prof. Dr. Cenker Atila will study Turkey’s Durupınar Formation from June‑September 2026, using GPS mapping, 3D modeling and ground‑penetrating radar to test claims it is Noah’s Ark.

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