Noah's Ark Found? Andrew Jones on Durupinar, Core Drilling & Stolen Hard Drives | NDS
Evaluation and Summary
Nephilim Death Squad hosts Andrew Jones, founder of Noah's Ark Scans and a 30-year researcher at the Durupinar formation in Eastern Turkey, to discuss whether this boat-shaped geological site is the actual Noah's Ark. Jones has lived near the site since 2020 and presents three decades of scanning data: a 2014 ERT survey reaching 38 meters that allegedly shows three deck-like layers, digital radar detecting right angles 20 feet down, and 2024 core drilling that penetrated 60 feet without hitting bedrock—only dirt. He argues the formation's 515-foot length matches 300 royal Egyptian cubits, cites declassified satellite photos (1955–1984) showing the boat shape remaining stable while surrounding mudflow shifts, and emphasizes the biblical phrase "mountains of Ararat" rather than Mount Ararat itself. The episode addresses geological critiques, comparisons to Ron Wyatt's earlier radar work, capacity for animals, and alternative theories (Roman replica, Mongolian fort). The conversation shifts dramatically when Jones describes two nights of threatening visitors pounding his apartment door at 2 AM and a break-in where only hard drives were stolen from his office while other valuables remained untouched. He discusses rumors that core samples were stolen and sent to America, speculation about who might oppose the research, and local reports of giant skeletons buried near the Ark site. The hosts explore what irrefutable proof would look like and whether ancient DNA recovery is possible. The episode is structured around technical evidence, geological debate, and a conspiracy narrative involving theft and intimidation, concluding with calls for listener support via Patreon and GiveSendGo.
Verdict: An entertaining deep dive into a fringe archaeological claim with specific technical details, but undermined by lack of peer review, dismissive treatment of skeptics, and a conspiracy subplot that overshadows rigorous inquiry.
Religion & Spirituality rubric
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Depth of teaching 2/5 20%
Presents technical claims (ERT surveys, core drilling depths, cubit calculations) but lacks peer-reviewed geological analysis, expert counterarguments, or rigorous examination of competing hypotheses.
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Respect and openness 2/5 20%
Dismisses "armchair critics" and geological skeptics as unable to concede; frames opposition as potentially sinister rather than engaging substantively with legitimate scientific objections.
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Applicable to life 2/5 15%
Focuses on archaeological claims and conspiracy narratives with minimal spiritual or practical guidance for listeners' faith or daily life.
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Substance 3/5 15%
Dense with specific data points (38 meters, 60 feet, 515 feet, 300 cubits, satellite dates) and anecdotes, but lacks independent verification, peer review, or substantive rebuttal of geological critiques.
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Delivers on its title 4/5 15%
Directly addresses the Durupinar-as-Noah's-Ark question with technical evidence, geological debate, and the break-in story; fully engages the promised topic.
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Value for time 2/5 15%
88 minutes with repetitive arguments about cubit calculations, geological layers, and critic dismissal; the break-in narrative, while dramatic, shifts focus away from archaeological substance.
How we score Religion & Spirituality
Worth it if you're curious about alternative archaeology theories, enjoy conspiracy narratives, or want to hear a researcher's firsthand account of the Durupinar site—but not if you expect balanced geological analysis or mainstream scholarly engagement.
Content flags
- Sponsored Episode includes explicit fundraising links (GiveSendGo, Patreon) and frames the guest's research as needing listener financial support.
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