Putting Their Brains Together
With so many inconsistencies in the story of Noah, it seems like we may never find out where the real ark landed after the flood. But it seems like there will always be enthusiasts out there willing to spend their time and resources until they found out.
The Geoscience Research Institute (GRI) put on a symposium on Mount Ararat to further the discussion. Over 100 scientists and researchers came together to combine their knowledge of the ark hoping to find an answer together.
Reconstructing The Ark
Ark enthusiasts from around the globe have invested millions of dollars in building their own versions. Like this Dutch carpenter who built a life-size replica of the massive vessel and even plans to sail it to Israel.
His ark even includes its very own wooden animals, the carpenter told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency “My preferred destination for the ark is Israel.”
Another Ark Replica
Another Noah’s Ark replica was built by an Evangelical Christian group that spent a whopping $120 million in order to construct this colossal sea vessel which they call The Ark Encounter.
Which is essentially a theme park located in Grant County, Kentucky, and attracts curious visitors from around the country. And it seems like the people really love it, its reviews average at 4.5 on Tripadvisor!
And what About The Ice Age?
One of the most confusing conundrums about the biblical story is working out when exactly did it occur in the earth's timeline.
Considering that it supposedly happened around the time of the Ice Age. Could it be possible?
The Stories Don’t Match
Georgie Hagopian of Armenia claimed that he saw the ark as a young boy. However, his story had quite a few inconsistencies. Each time he told his story he gave a different year, he's said he's seen the ark in 1902, 1906, 1908, and 1910.
Which is it? Hagopian has even claimed to have climbed on the roof of the ark with his uncle. Naturally, many find the story hard to believe.