Again, Noah’s Ark has been found! After finding remains of a structure that may have carried livestock, a group of Chinese and Turkish evangelists say they found Noah’s Ark. The intrepid explorers are keeping the site very secret, however they told Hong Kong correspondents of Agence France Presse (AFP) that carbon dating proves that their discovery is around 4,800 years old–about the time, they say, Noah’s Ark set sail.
Honestly, Noah’s Ark was found
The claim of the Noah’s Ark Ministries International is “Noah’s Ark Found” which was formed in 2003 in Hong Kong. The South Morning China Post claims it was supposed to be a joint expedition between the Turkish Government, Noah’s Ark Ministry International, and Hong Kong based upon Media Evangelism. Local Turkish officials plan to ask the central government in Ankara to apply for UNESCO World Heritage status so the site could be protected and pave the way for a major archaeological dig. No word on how it’s going to be paid for. Perhaps they need a loan.
Noah’s Ark dimensions
Noah’s Ark dimensions listed in the bible led expeditions over the centuries to suggest they had found the vessel in which Noah, under orders from God, gathered mating pairs of all the world’s animals in a boat. The Ark dimensions measure 300 cubits by 50 cubits. The cubit was an ancient measurement said to be about the length of a forearm. We’ll say a forearm is about 20 inches long. The Ark would then be 500 feet by 83 feet. The world has about 5,416 species of mammals alone. Fitting 11,000-plus animals of various shapes and sizes into a vessel that size would have taken an act of god, for certain. The plants, amphibians and bugs would have to fend for themselves. The fishes, clams and lobsters would have been OK, of course.
Noah’s Ark being found timeline
Is Noah’s Ark found? The evangelical explorers claim their carbon dating dates their discovery at 4,800 years old, lead Yeung Wing-cheung (not to be confused with 1980s one-hit wonder Wang Chung) to tell the AFP, “It’s not 100 percent that it is Noah’s Ark, but we think it is 99.9 percent that this is it.” Sadly, a review of reality is given by the sliver of doubt in Wing-cheung’s mind. The Bible suggests God sent the flood to destroy the human race that has become sinful. Apparently this flood wreaked its havoc when the great civilizations in Egypt, Greece and China got a free pass. Or maybe they appeased the almighty with instant cash.
Again, Noah’s Ark was found in Turkey
Noah’s Ark being found in Turkey is something we’ve seen before. One of today’s most enduring claims of Noah’s Ark found concerns the “Durupinar site” about 18 miles south of the Greater Ararat summit. The Durupinar seems to be a large rock that looks as though it were a boat. Despite the fact that geologists, doing their science, have determined that it is a natural rock formation, tourists still flock to the site and Wyatt’s Ark Discovery Institute continues to try and make some cash now on the idea.
Kidding about finding Noah’s Ark!
Probably the most recent expedition claiming Noah’s Ark is found joins a long list of hopefuls. As usual, the media can’t resist the temptation. One of the latest and biggest hoodwinking happened in 1993, when CBS aired a tabloid-flavored special entitled “The Incredible Discovery of Noah’s Ark.” The star of the show turned out to be an actor named George Jammal, who admitted the “sacred wood” from the ark was taken from railroad tracks in Long Beach, Calif., and cured with various sauces in an oven.
Article Resources
Agence France Presse
http://www.afp.com/afpcom/en/
UNESCO World Heritage
http://whc.unesco.org/
Wyatt’s Ark Discovery Institute
http://www.wyattmuseum.com/
