Noah’s Ark is found … again! After finding remains of a structure that might 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.
Noah’s Ark found … honest
In 2003 in Hong Kong was formed the Noah’s Ark Ministries International that claims “Noah’s Ark found”. The South China Morning Post said the expedition is a joint effort between Hong Kong-based Media Evangelism, Noah’s Ark Ministry International and the Turkish government. 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. They might need a loan.
Noah’s Ark dimensions
Noah’s Ark dimensions listed within the bible have led expeditions over the centuries to swear they had found the vessel in which Noah, under orders from God, gathered mating pairs of all the world’s animals in a boat. Noah’s Ark dimensions measure 300 cubits by 50 cubits. The cubit is a measurement used anciently and is said to be the length of a forearm. Let’s say a forearm is about 20 inches long. The Ark would then be 500 feet by 83 feet. The world has at least 5,416 species of just mammals. It would certainly are an act of God to have 11,000 plus animals of different sizes on the vessel that small. The amphibians, bugs and plants would have had to fend for themselves. Of course, clams, lobsters and fishes would are just fine.
Noah’s Ark being found timeline
Was 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.” Unfortunately, a review of reality is given by the sliver of doubt in Wing-cheung’s mind. The bible said that God sent a flood to destroy a human race that was overcome with sin and depravity. Evidently the flood wreaked havoc the biggest civilizations in Greece, China, and Egypt got a free pass. Or perhaps they appeased the almighty with instant money.
In Turkey Noah’s Ark was found again
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 is a large rock that looks like a boat. Even though geologists, doing science, have determined it is a natural rock formation, tourists still flock to the site and Wyatt’s Ark Discovery Institute continues to try and make cash now on the idea.
Kidding about finding Noah’s Ark!
The latest expedition that claims Noah’s Ark is found joins a long list of hopefuls and hoaxes. As usual, the media can’t resist the temptation. One of one of the most recent one of these 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 that the “sacred wood” from the ark was taken from railroad tracks in Long Beach, Calif., and cured with various sauces in an oven.
Resources for the article
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/
