September 26, 2026•7 min read
Inside the 515-Foot "Ship": What the 2026 Durupınar Expedition Actually Found
High in eastern Turkey’s Tendürek Mountains, a 515-foot boat-shaped formation has puzzled researchers for 65 years. In September 2026, university archaeologists began direct core drilling for the first time since 1988. Discover what was actually recovered, how Collins and Fasold exposed early claims, and the falsifiable test awaiting 2027 lab results.

