First have a look at ‘historical’ wooden fragments discovered at Noah’s Ark web site as boffin makes admission

Researchers behind Noah’s Ark Scans have shared a first look at ‘blackened’ wood-like fragments found at the Durupınar Formation near Mount Ararat

Potential proof of Noah’s Ark’s existence has been discovered after ‘ancient’ wood fragments were found buried underground, a private research team claims. Noah’s Ark Scans, the group behind the research, has taken to its social media today (November 10) to show new photos of the wood that has been recovered from the Durupınar Formation in Turkey.

The site is a 515ft-long (157m) earth mound near Mount Ararat, first spotted in aerial military images back in 1959, the Daily Star previously explained.

The boat-shaped mound in eastern Turkey has long been at the centre of claims that it is the resting place of Noah’s Ark, despite some scientists arguing against the speculations. But now, Noah’s Ark Scans is showing proof to back its previous claims that the Ark has been “100% confirmed”.

“After heavy rainfall at the Durupınar site in Turkey, a researcher spotted something unusual emerging from the hillside – blackened fragments of what appeared to be wood,” the team wrote in a caption of a new post on social media. The post showcases a clip of what appears to be a small fragment of wood.

“Overcome with excitement, @cenkeratila realized [sic] he might be holding a piece of one of history’s greatest mysteries,” the team added. “Could this discovery bring us one step closer to the truth?

“Further testing may hold the answer.” The update sparked divided reactions, as an Instagram user asked: “Is it gopher wood?“

A person commented: “Noah himself touched that wood.” Someone else penned: “Noah himself touched that wood.“

Another questioned: “Shouldn’t the use special gloves?” A separate individual chimed in: “Nothing too promising so far…“

The research team, led by classical archaeologist and Professor at Sivas Cumhuriyet University Dr. Cenker Atila, previously announced that samples they had found earlier this month are now “in the laboratory” for carbon-14 dating.

Researchers said the wood fragments will help them determine their age. In complete opposition, geologists and archaeologists have repeatedly argued the formation is in fact a natural feature – essentially earth and rock shaped by tectonic forces – not the remains of a man-made vessel.

Critics also say the group’s approach risks “confirmation bias” – starting with the aim of proving the Biblical flood story as literal history, then interpreting findings through that lens.

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