From a theologian’s perspective, one of the most intriguing details about the legend is that it appears to be a microcosm of creation.
There were three decks on the ark, which may symbolize the three levels that Hebrews believed made up the world – the waters, the heavens, and the earth.
Could It Be True?
As we mentioned before, NAMI (Noah’s Ark Ministries International), believes that they found concrete evidence of the famous ark on Mount Ararat.
In 2010, a group of Chinses and Turkish evangelicals claimed to have found wooden artifacts that are likely to be ruins from the ark which would confirm, once and for all, the location of the historic ship. Had they found the breakthrough the world was looking for?
Sky View
Not long after the French explorer, Fernand Navarra, admitted to fabricating his findings, a helicopter pilot, George Greene took a shot at unveiling the whereabouts of the ark.
Greene claimed that he could see the ark from his helicopter ride above Ararat, and said it's fossilized in the side of a rock cliff about 13,000-14,000 ft above sea level. Apparently his sky view photos weren't convincing enough as he failed to gain investment for a proper expedition.
What Was It Made Of?
Another mystery surrounding Noah’s Ark regards the exact materials used to build such a structure. According to The King James Version of the Bible, the Ark was made of “gopher wood.”
However, since there are no trees that go by the name "gopher" today, it's hard to verify. The New International Version of the Bible uses the term “cypress wood.”
How Many Were There?
Although it is commonly thought that Noah rescued two of each animal, the Bible states differently.
In one passage, it says “seven pairs of every kind of clean animal,” and “one pair of every kind of unclean animal,” and later “seven pairs of every kind of bird.” So, if you do the math, it may have actually been 14 of each animal.