Daily Mail: Perhaps charred remains of Noah's Ark discovered

A vast, ship-shaped formation in eastern Turkey has long fueled speculation that the remains of Noah's Ark could lie hidden beneath its surface.

According to the Bible, the vessel sheltered Noah, his family and animals during a catastrophic flood, dated by some biblical chronologies to more than 4,300 years ago.

Now, researchers investigating the Durupınar Formation near Mount Ararat have reported finding charred wood underground, raising hopes that it could offer a clue to the biblical mystery. The samples have been sent for testing to establish their age and identify the type of wood.

Andrew Jones, founder of Noah's Ark Scans and vice president of the project, told the Daily Mail that both charred and uncharred wood had been recovered nearly 30 feet underground, adding that 'it is possible that we have found the charred remains of Noah's Ark.'

He also acknowledged it might instead come from a shepherd's campfire 'he unwittingly decided to start while using the ark for shelter centuries ago.'

The team suggested the wood could have been burned deliberately or exposed to lightning or volcanic activity.ա