Charred wood fragments were discovered at a depth of about 9 metres during research at the Durupınar Formation near Doğubayazıt in Turkey’s Ağrı Province, a site associated with Noah’s Ark.
Globalinfo.az reports, citing Greek Reporter, that the research was led by Çenker Atila, a professor at Sivas Cumhuriyet University. The discovery was made during drilling and geological studies in the area.
Researchers also conducted ground-penetrating radar surveys at the site. Preliminary results identified anomalies resembling corridors, cavities and a structure that may consist of three separate levels. Scientists noted that this structure corresponds to descriptions of Noah’s Ark as having three decks.
However, experts say there is not enough scientific evidence to confirm that the finds are remains of a vessel.
The structures observed in radar images may also have been formed by natural geological processes. So far, only about 20 percent of the radar data has been analysed.
The age and origin of the discovered wood fragments have not yet been determined. The possibility that the samples are materials resulting from other natural processes or human activity, rather than remains of an ancient vessel, is also being considered.
The wood samples have been sent to a laboratory to determine the origin of the finds. Carbon-14 analysis and studies of the wood’s anatomical structure and surrounding geological layers are planned.
Tahir Turan
Globalinfo.az
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