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Researchers Delve Deep into Noah's Ark Site in Turkey
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Researchers have completed their first full field season at the Durupınar site in Turkey, drilling over 60 feet into the formation believed by some to be Noah's Ark. They collected hundreds of soil samples for analysis, aiming to determine if there are signs of human activity or decayed wood beneath the formation. The Noah's Ark Research Project, supported by Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University, used deep-core drilling for the first time, reaching depths of 20 meters in some locations. Earlier sampling showed differences in soil composition inside and outside the formation.
Key facts
- Researchers completed their first full field season at the Durupınar site in Turkey.
- They drilled over 60 feet into the formation believed by some to be Noah's Ark.
- Over 300 soil samples were collected from varying depths inside and outside the formation.
- The Noah's Ark Research Project used deep-core drilling for the first time, reaching depths of 20 meters in some locations.
- Earlier sampling showed differences in soil composition inside and outside the formation, including higher levels of organic matter and potassium inside the site.