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As archaeologists prepare to excavate the remains of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, a site believed to be the final resting place of the biblical vessel. The Durupinar Formation, a mysterious boat-shaped formation in the mountains of Ararat, has sparked intense interest among biblical scholars and archaeologists alike. This ancient wonder has been shrouded in mystery for centuries, with many believing it to be the remnants of the ark described in Genesis 6-8.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

I don't know that this kind of thing really belongs here, but I'm going to leave this up for now.

Here's a link with (I think) more info about what OP is sharing: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a45700571/was-noahs-ark-found/

The ancient flood stories of the near East and surrounding areas are very interesting stories though. The similarities are obviously cool to take note of, but so are the differences. I'm a fan of Atrahasis, but Gilgamesh gets a lot of love from people too.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What...? Would one core drill not be enough to see no wood?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

No evidence would be sufficient to prove an absence