After decades of speculation, the so-called Durupinar formation — a boat-shaped mound lying just two miles from the Turkey-Iran border — has once again captured the world’s attention. While the Durupinar formation had been known for decades — first brought to wider attention in the 1950s by Turkish Army Captain Ilhan Durupinar — scientific consensus on its origins remained elusive. Unveiling the mysteryIt’s hard to ignore the striking shape of the Durupinar formation. Speaking at the recent 7th International Symposium on Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark, Kaya emphasised the significance of their work. The Durupinar formation itself was first noted in the early 20th century, though its discovery has long been clouded by competing theories and debates over its origins.

Source: The Times October 20, 2024 10:13 UTC