The Bible has been a part of human culture for thousands of years. It’s been memorized, studied, and passed down through generations. But now, a recent discovery in eastern Turkey might hold clues to a version of events not mentioned in the scriptures.
What could be called Europe’s real-life Atlantis lies 85 feet beneath Lake Van’s surface. That’s near the town of Gevaş and about 150 miles away from Mount Ararat — the mountain long believed to be where Noah’s Ark landed after the Great Flood.
Lake Van contains several fascinating underwater ruins, but this particular site stands out because it appears to link directly to the story of Noah’s Ark.
“Unfortunately, Tahsin discovered what I think was one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in history and he didn’t get really very much attention for it because it’s not labeled correctly or understood.” explained archeologist Matthew LaCroix while speaking on the Matt Beall Limitless podcast.
So, how does this ancient ruin tie into the Bible? According to researchers, it could serve as evidence that a highly developed civilization may have existed in this area long before the last Ice Age — nearly 12,000 years ago. This civilization might have been the true origin behind early versions of the Noah’s Ark story.
In fact, several ancient cultures have tablets that describe a similar flood story. But in those versions, the hero isn’t called Noah — he’s known as Ziusudra or Utnapishtim, names that go even further back in time.
This dramatic cooling period came after a brief phase of warming that followed the Ice Age’s coldest stretch. The city buried underwater spans half a mile and includes a stone-built fortress along with circular temples.
These temples feature stunning stonework, including carvings of a six-spoked ‘Flower of Life’ symbol — a design that’s also been spotted at ancient sites in Peru and Bolivia, adding another layer of mystery.
Research into the soil around the area also supports the theory that the volcano’s eruption may have caused the Great Flood — the one that Noah supposedly survived by building his Ark.
