Scientists have conducted an investigation at a site in the eastern mountains of Turkey, which is believed to be the "ruins of Noah's Ark." The findings, recently published, indicate the presence of "clayey materials, marine materials, and seafood" in the area between 5500 and 3000 BC, according to a report by the Turkish newspaper Hürriyet. The research project involves collaboration between three Turkish and American universities, which have been studying the site since 2021. The "Mount Ararat and Noah's Ark Research Team" was established specifically for scientific exploration of these ruins, which have been damaged by landslides. Their initial study was conducted in December 2022. Situated in the Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı, less than 2 miles from the Iran-Turkey border, lies the Durupinar formation. This geological feature is approximately 538 feet in size and is composed of limonite. Some individuals believe it to be the petrified remains of Noah's Ark. The dating analysis of the samples revealed them to be between 3500 and 5000 years old, corresponding to the time period around 3000 BC, which is considered the most likely timeframe for the occurrence of the catastrophic flood.