International experts have returned to examine a ship-shaped geological formation in Türkiye that has long been associated with the story of Noah's Ark, detikNews reports. The renewed research focuses on the Durupinar site, a structure whose outline resembles a large vessel.
According to detikNews, the team is revisiting the formation to assess whether it could be the remains of a giant ship. The site has drawn attention for years because of its distinctive shape and its location in eastern Türkiye.
Coverage of the site has circulated widely in Indonesian media. CNBC Indonesia reported that some scientists believe a mound on a Turkish mountain could be the remnants of a "giant" vessel linked to the prophet Noah. Another outlet, Jawaban.com, reported that the Durupinar formation had been drilled as part of efforts to trace what are described as possible ark remains.
Other reporting has pointed to older sources. Mozaik Islam highlighted a Babylonian map that it said offers clues about the ark's location and whether it lies on Ararat. Spatial Highlights reported that the suspected site was identified using GPS and digital underground radar mapping.
The claims remain contested, and the material reviewed does not include findings from the current work or confirmation of any conclusion. The formation's origins have been debated for decades.
What to watch next: whether the researchers publish results from their latest examination of the Durupinar site.
