Has Noah’s Ark been found? These researchers think so

(LifeSiteNews) — New radar scans at a site in Turkey believed to be the resting place of Noah’s Ark show a ship-shaped hull preserved deep in the ground as well as corridor-like voids, according to researchers.

The “exciting” findings could prove Noah’s Ark is real, according to one researcher.

Noah’s Ark Discovered! New Evidence from our Durupınar Site in Turkey

In the mountains of eastern Turkey, near Mount Ararat, lies a mysterious boat-shaped formation known as the Durupınar site.

First identified in 1959 by Captain İlhan Durupınar, this 157-meter-long (515… pic.twitter.com/hOxz3trRMc

— Noahs Ark Scans (@noahsarkscans) April 9, 2026

In 1959, a Turkish army captain discovered a large, boat-shaped rock and mineral formation embedded in the ground about 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, a location that lines up with Noah’s Ark resting place according to Scripture. The book of Genesis states that “the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.” (Gen 8:4).

Researchers have since pointed out that the length of the formation exactly matches the length of Noah’s Ark as described in the book of Genesis: 300 cubits long, or 515 feet.

The resting place of Noah’s Ark has been found, and archaeological researcher Andrew Jones has been work tirelessly for years to show this to the world. pic.twitter.com/IVboNAD8Nn

— Noahs Ark Scans (@noahsarkscans) April 18, 2026

While some geologists believe the largely limonite-composed geological formation is entirely natural, other researchers believe it indicates the resting place of Noah’s Ark and could even be its petrified remains.

Andrew Jones, a researcher at Noah’s Ark Scans, recently told GB News that new radar scans uncovered parallel cavities underneath the formation that are patterned like corridors in a ship.

“What’s interesting is that these voids are lining up below the ground – and they’re not just random,” he said.

These “corridors” lead to a central cavity that Jones calls “the atrium,” according to the New York Post.

In addition, thermal imaging shows a “ship-shaped hull still preserved deep in the soil,” Jones told GB News.

Jones said his research group is planning further investigation of these cavities.

“We have a team that is designing a robotic, remote-controlled device that could go down inside the holes and explore the tunnels,” he said.

The research team at Noah’s Ark Scans have pointed to what they say is further evidence that the boat-shaped formation indicates the resting place of Noah’s Ark.

Soil samples within the ark-shaped formation show there is three times more organic matter and 38% more potassium within the structure than outside it.

“These changes are consistent with rotting wood,” the research team said.

Noah’s Ark Scans says they are the “only team executing advanced underground scans” of the geological site.