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 explorers are keeping the site secret, but they told Hong Kong correspondents of Agence France Presse (AFP) that carbon dating proves their discovery is 4,800 years old—which is 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 also the Turkish government. Turkish officials will ask the central government in Ankara to apply for UNESCO World Heritage status so the site can be protected and pave the way for a major archaeological dig. No word on paying for it. They might need a loan.
Noah’s Ark dimensions
The dimensions of Noah’s Ark that are within the Bible have led to numerous different expeditions over the centuries to find 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 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. That would make Noah’s Ark dimensions about 500 feet long by 83 feet wide. The world has about 5,416 species of mammals alone. Fitting at least 11,000 animals onto a vessel that ridiculously small would are an act of God. The amphibians, bugs and plants would have had to fend for themselves. Of course, clams, lobsters and fishes would have been just fine.
Timeline of Noah’s Ark found
Was Noah’s Ark found? The explorers claim that 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. Biblical legend says God sent a flood to destroy a human race overcome with sin and depravity. Apparently the flood wreaked havoc when the biggest civilizations in Greece, China, and Egypt got a free pass. Or perhaps they just used instant cash to appease the almighty.
In Turkey Noah’s Ark was found again
Noah’s Ark found in Turkey is a headline that’s been 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 appears to be a large rock that looks as if it were a boat. Although geologists 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.
Noah’s Ark found–just kidding!
The latest expedition that claims Noah’s Ark is found joins a long list of hopefuls and hoaxes. The media can’t resist the temptation as usual. 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.
Sources
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/
