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Noah's Ark found? Scientists to dig up boat-shaped mound in Turkey

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Durupinar Formation is a 538-foot-long boat-shaped geological formation in eastern Turkey .

It is located just 18 miles ( 30km ) south from Mount Ararat , Turkey 's highest peak.

Scientists believe it is the exact boat used by the Biblical figure Noah to survive an ancient flood.

Noah 's Ark is one of the most famous stories from the Bible , allegedly saving mankind and two of every animal.

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