Turkey Ark Researchers Find 300-Sample Black Soil Evidence, Challenging Bedrock Theory
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 3
Turkey Ark Researchers Find 300-Sample Black Soil Evidence, Challenging Bedrock Theory
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 3
Summary
More than 300 soil samples and deep-core drilling at Turkey’s Durupınar formation turned up rich black soil rather than bedrock, researchers said, bolstering their claim the site could contain remains of Noah’s Ark.
Over 12 drilled locations failed to hit the solid rock layer critics had argued would prove the 538-foot boat-shaped formation is a natural geological structure.
Ankara University and Sivas University are set to analyze the soil this winter for organic content, possible decayed wood and signs of human activity beneath the site.
A 2024 survey had already found roughly three times more organic matter inside the formation than in nearby outside samples, adding context to the team’s latest challenge to the natural-rock explanation.