Mystery of Noah’s Ark site deepens as experts ‘find underground corridors’

A site that some experts believe could hide the remains of Noah’s Ark has been found to feature corridors matching those described in the bible, researchers have now claimed.

The vessel, which the Bible says saved two of every animal when God sent a flood to purge the world of evil, is believed to have landed on Mount Ararat, also known as Agri Mountain, in Turkey more than 4,000 years ago.

Now, a team of American researchers working at the nearby Durupinar Formation – a boat-shaped geological structure that has been at the centre of Noah’s Ark claims for decades – have used ground-penetrating radar to discover what they say is a network of tunnels below surface level.

Andrew Jones, an independent researcher with Noah’s Ark Scans, says these corridors lead to a hollow central chamber.

He links the find to the Bible’s description of the ark, where it’s stated that the boat contained three internal levels for Noah, his family members and the animals.

Jones explained: ‘God told Noah to bring the animals in. And so these animals would have stayed there, plus Noah and his family.

‘What’s interesting is that these voids are lining up below the ground — and they’re not just random. These tunnels also follow a pattern.’

He added that further studies using special infrared technology have indicated the presence of a ship-shaped hull buried deep below the surface, Daily Mail report.

The Durupinar Formation was first identified in 1959 by Captain Ilhan Durupinar.

Heavy rain and earthquakes later eroded the surrounding earth, exposing more of the formation’s outline.

The structure has long drawn attention because of its boat-like shape and its proximity to Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest peak, which is associated with the ark in Christian tradition.