Story perspectives

Turkey’s Noah’s Ark Project Finds Organic Soil, Possible Voids

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Turkey's Noah’s Ark Research Project drilled over 60 ft into the Durupinar formation, collecting samples.
Vice President Andrew Jones said drilling reached 20 m and found soil, no solid rock.
Soil inside the formation had three times more organic matter than surrounding samples, per 2024 survey.
Samples showed 38% more potassium and distinct pH differences versus outside soil.
Ground-penetrating radar found linear anomalies and possible voids that researchers view as man-made corridors.

History

Historical Context

In 1868 Charles Wilson, a Royal Engineer, joined the Royal Geographical Society’s Ordnance Survey of Sinai, extending the empirical mapping begun with his 1864-65 Jerusalem survey—the first scientific map of the city funded by Angela Burdett-Coutts. This transition from speculative to measured investigation set a precedent for modern geological studies of the region.

1 of 2

Story summary

Turkey's Noah’s Ark Research Project drilled over 60 ft into the Durupinar formation, collecting samples.
Vice President Andrew Jones said drilling reached 20 m and found soil, no solid rock.
Soil inside the formation had three times more organic matter than surrounding samples, per 2024 survey.
Samples showed 38% more potassium and distinct pH differences versus outside soil.
Ground-penetrating radar found linear anomalies and possible voids that researchers view as man-made corridors.

1 / 2