Expedition Disputed What does “Disputed” mean?
1960 survey concludes the Durupınar shape is natural
· by Archaeological Research Foundation
An Archaeological Research Foundation team including George Vandeman, İlhan Durupınar and Arthur Brandenberger dug and dynamited at the site and found only soil and rocks.

What is established
The expedition's news release said there were "no visible archaeological remains" and the formation was "a freak of nature and not man-made".
- Claimant
- Archaeological Research Foundation
- People involved
- George Vandeman İlhan Durupınar Arthur Brandenberger
- Site
- Durupınar formation
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