Mount Judi

Mount Judi is a mountain summit in Şırnak Province, Turkey, rising to 2089 meters where Turkey, Iraq, and Syria meet. The slopes fall steeply into the Tigris valley, and the summit offers a wide view across three countries and the surrounding mountain ranges.

Ancient writings mention this mountain as the landing place after the flood, and archaeologists found wood fragments and asphalt on the summit dating back around 6500 years. German geologist Friedrich Bender discovered these materials in 1953, which triggered scientific investigations.

Believers from the region come to the summit because religious traditions name this place as the landing point of the ark. Every year on September 14, memorial gatherings take place here where visitors recall the story and pray together.

The location in a border region requires advance planning because the area has little infrastructure and weather can change sharply by season. Those who come here should prepare for simple paths and limited facilities.

During the ascent you can still see traces of the excavations that began after the 1953 findings. Scientists wanted to understand where the old wood pieces and asphalt came from, but many questions remain open to this day.