Recent research in 2025 suggests strong evidence that may point to the remains of Noah's Ark at the Durupinar site in eastern Turkey, about 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, traditionally considered the Ark's resting place. Using ground- penetrating radar, researchers have mapped a 538-foot-long, boat-shaped formation with structures that align closely with the Biblical description, including a 13-foot wide tunnel running through the center and three subterranean deck-like layers (corresponding to the three decks described in Genesis). Chemical analyses of soil samples indicate the presence of decayed wood or organic material consistent with a large ancient man-made structure beneath the surface. However, while these findings are compelling and suggest a promising site, no definitive proof conclusively identifying the formation as Noah's Ark has yet been established, and the topic remains debated among scientists and archaeologists (, , , , ).