Ararat anomaly, Unidentified object on Mount Ararat, Turkey.
The Ararat anomaly manifests as a distinct structure within the snowfields near the summit, positioned at coordinates 39.702778 latitude and 44.275 longitude.
The United States Air Force first documented this formation during a classified aerial reconnaissance mission in 1949 along the Turkish-Soviet border.
The location of this mysterious object connects to various interpretations across different communities, from scientific research groups to religious organizations.
Reaching the anomaly requires extensive preparation due to its position at 4,724 meters elevation, subject to extreme weather conditions.
Satellite imagery from multiple sources, including IKONOS and SPOT, has captured this unexplained structure buried within the mountain's permanent ice pack.
GPS coordinates: 39.70278,44.27500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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