General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA)

Organisation

Turkey's state geological survey.

1 disputed · 1 supported

2026 1 entry

↳ responds to Sivas Cumhuriyet University and Noah's Ark Scans run a 2026 field season at Durupınar
Rebuttal21 Oct 2026
Turkey's Chamber of Geological Engineers says the Durupınar claims lack scientific support
TMMOB's Chamber of Geological Engineers (JMO) said the formation should be assessed as a product of landslide and erosion processes, and that no scientifically verified evidence links it to Noah's Flood.
TMMOB Chamber of Geological Engineers (JMO) Durupınar formation Disputed 3 sources

StudyJun 2025
MTA geologist: the "Noah's Ark" is a landslide-shaped geological structure
Eşref Atabey of Turkey's mineral research directorate (MTA) concluded the Durupınar formation is a natural syncline shaped by folding, erosion and landslide, not Ark remains.
Eşref Atabey, General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) Durupınar formation Supported 3 sources