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Scientific Field Research on Mount Ararat

High-altitude geological documentation, subsurface scanning, and integrated field notes from an ongoing multi-disciplinary scientific investigation.

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Noah's Ark Scans documents an ongoing field research initiative combining geological observation, topographic analysis, and scientific interpretation.

SiteDurupınar · 39.4408°N 44.2489°E
MethodsGPR · LiDAR · Photogrammetry
ProtocolNon-destructive · Open documentation
StatusOngoing research
Data output · subsurface

Subsurface Anomaly Interpretation

Durupınar formation point cloud
FIG. 01 · SUBSURFACE VISUALIZATIONIllustrative visualization · survey data pending validation

The programme maps, measures and publishes. Interpretation is documented separately from measurement, and every figure carries its acquisition context.

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LOG_001Research2026
Officially Approved: The 2026 Noah’s Ark Research Project
The Republic of Türkiye has authorized a full geological research project at the Durupınar formation, directed by Prof. Dr. Cenker Atila of Sivas Cumhuriyet University in cooperation with Noah’s Ark Scans.
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Aerial Drone Survey: Durupınar Formation

Documentation film · 08:22

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2020 drone photograph of the Durupınar formation
Interpretive scientific visualization of the Durupınar formation subsurface, based on the 2019 GPR survey.
2019 drone survey of the Durupınar formation
Aerial drone survey · Durupınar formation