A boat-shaped formation at the Durupınar site in eastern Türkiye is once again attracting attention after researchers reported unusual features beneath the ground. Radar scans are said to have detected straight lines, right-angle intersections, layered structures and cavity-like spaces, leading Andrew Jones of Noah’s Ark Scans to claim that the findings strongly indicate a man-made structure.
However, the claim that the site is “100% confirmed” as Noah’s Ark has not been independently established. So far, researchers have not produced a verified wooden ship, a peer-reviewed study confirming the discovery, or scientific dating proving that the formation is 4,300 years old.
The Durupınar Formation has been associated with the biblical story of Noah’s Ark for decades, but its origins remain disputed. Geological researchers have previously argued that the boat-like shape can be explained by natural geological processes.
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A new archaeological investigation launched in 2026 is now examining the site and could provide additional evidence. Until researchers publish independently reviewed findings and establish the age and nature of the structures, the latest radar results should be treated as an intriguing claim rather than definitive proof.
The discovery has nevertheless renewed public interest in one of history’s most famous archaeological mysteries. Whether the formation eventually proves to be an ancient human-made structure or a natural geological feature remains a question for ongoing scientific investigation.
