Mount Ararat
Sacred Mountains | June 30, 2010Visiting sacred places is always an essential for the religious. If you are looking for a spiritual journey then Mount Ararat is known for its spiritual, national and geographical importance.
Mount Ararat is a snow-capped, dormant volcanic cone in Turkey. It has two peaks: Greater Ararat (the tallest peak in Turkey, with an elevation of 5,137m/16,854ft) and Lesser Ararat (with an elevation of 3,896m/12,782ft).
Its summit is located 10 miles west of the Iranian and 20 miles south of the Armenian border. The Nakhchivan ex-clave of Azerbaijan is also in proximity to the mountain. The Ararat plain runs along its northwest to western side.
Mount Ararat in Judea-Christian tradition is associated with the “Mountains of Ararat” where according to the book of Genesis, Noah’s ark came to rest. It also plays a significant role in Armenian nationalism.
The Bible says that Noah’s ark landed on the Mountains of Ararat. This does not refer to any specific mountain or peak, but rather a mountain range within the region of Ararat. which was the name of an ancient Proto-Armenian kingdom also known as Urartu.
A wealth of experts have come to visit the region and have found out many similarities between Noah’s Ark and what they found here :
- The structure is exactly the length as noted in biblical description, 515 feet or 300 Egyptian cubits.
- It contains petrified wood, as proven by lab analysis.
- Contains high-tech metal alloy fittings, i.e aluminum metal and titanium metal was found in the fittings which are MAN-MADE metals!
- Vertical rib timbers on its sides, comprising the skeletal superstructure of a boat.Regular patterns of horizontal and vertical deck support beams are also seen on the deck of the ark.
- Huge anchor stones were found near the ark and in the village Kazan, 15 miles away, which hung off the rear of the ark to steady its ride.
The area was first designated as a National Park, and then it was upgraded to the status of a National Treasure. The government has built a visitors’ center overlooking the site and issued official tourist brochures so people of all races can come and see the ark!
So let go of all your worldly worries and travel to Mt. Ararat, where its soothing and peaceful. If you would like to, then get your family along as well. With wonderful sightseeing in turkey, the sacred Ararat is worth a visit !!
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The Bible says that Noah’s ark landed on the mountains of Ararat. This does not refer to any specific mountain or peak, but rather a mountain range within the region of Ararat, which was the name of an ancient proto-Armenian kingdom also known as Urartu.
Nonetheless, one particular tradition identifies the mountain as Mount Masis, the highest peak in the Armenian Highland, which is therefore called Mount Ararat.
As opposed to the Armenian and European tradition, Semitic tradition identifies the mountain as Judi Dagh located in Turkey near Cizre.