Archaeologists drill 60 feet into Mount Ararat site in Noah’s Ark search

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What happened

Archaeologists investigating Turkey’s Mount Ararat have drilled the boat-shaped Durupinar formation for the first time, collecting hundreds of soil samples from depths of up to 60 feet.

Key facts

  • Archaeologists investigating Turkey’s Mount Ararat have drilled the boat-shaped Durupinar formation for the first time, collecting hundreds of soil samples from depths of up to 60 feet.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:51:48 UTC.

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