Experts Searching For Pieces Of Noah's Ark Make Epic Announcement
Legends of catastrophic floods are found in texts from ancient cultures all across the globe, and they share some strange similarities. A man builds a massive ship, the world floods, and the man waits out the storm on the boat. But there's one story, in particular, that has captivated archaeologists and treasure seekers for centuries: Noah's Ark. Many people over the years have falsely claimed to have found the remnants of the Biblical boat, but one team recently made a discovery that could finally be the real deal.
An ancient tale
According to the story that appears in the Bible and the Quran, God asked Noah to build a giant ark where he can wait out a world-destroying storm. But the holy texts weren't Noah's first appearances.
Mesopotamian roots
His story debuted centuries earlier in Mesopotamia, though he was called Ziusudra then. Later, he showed up in a Babylonian story under the name Gilgamesh. Noah's been talked about for a long, long time.
A compelling story
Given the mystery and power behind the original story, it's no wonder that Hollywood has fallen in love with Noah. As the story of his ark became more and more popular, explorers began launching expeditions to search for what's left of the boat.
Literal or figurative
But modern researchers are conflicted on the true story behind the ark. Some interpret the story literally, while many believe the flood might've been melting glacial ice as a result of the conclusion of the Ice Age.
