Boffins have been working hard at the famous Durupınar formation near Turkey’s Mount Ararat trying to figure out if it holds the Noah’s Ark

There has been a major development at the supposed site of Noah’s Ark. A robot used to explore wombat tunnels is now being deployed to inspect the boat-shaped mound in Turkey some believe hosts the biblical ship.

The tiny vehicle called Gopher, which was designed by by La Trobe University’s Dr Robert Ross, could now be at the centre of the archaeological discovery of the century. Dr Ross has been collaborating with Noah’s Ark Discovery for nine months since he saw they were looking for a robot to explore the area.

“It could be the archaeological discovery of the century but whether the site turns out to be Noah’s Ark or something completely different, it’s exciting to see our technology helping researchers investigate and better understand what’s there,” Dr Ross said.

The Gopher has front and rear waterproof wide-angle cameras and environmental sensors which allow researchers to collect data 25 metres below the ground. The robot left Australia for its new destination in late July.

Earlier this month, scientists at the famous Durupınar formation near Mount Ararat announced work at the site had temporarily stopped. They wrote: “The drilling equipment has stopped. The field team has packed up.

“But some of the most important work of the 2026 investigation is still ahead. Hundreds of samples collected from the Durupınar formation are now awaiting detailed laboratory analysis…

The Durupınar formation has long been a magnet for Noah’s Ark seekers, with the team claiming the Biblical vessel had been “100% confirmed” after excitement over subsurface scans.

However, the latest update marks the end of a 90-day field season while scientists examine what was collected.

The Durupınar formation has long been a magnet for Noah’s Ark seekers, with the team claiming the Biblical vessel had been “100% confirmed” after excitement over subsurface scans.

However, the latest update marks the end of a 90-day field season while scientists examine what was collected.

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