Noah's Ark in Iran?

"High in the mountains of northwestern Iran, a Christian archaeology expedition has discovered a rock formation that its members say resembles the fabled Noah's ark. "

They also believe an ancient shrine is located on the same mountain.

Or maybe they are wrong.

"The boat-shaped structure can also be explained geologically, says retired British geologist Ian West, who has studied Middle Eastern sediments. "Iran is famous for its small folds, many of which are the oil traps. Their oval, ark-like shape is classical," he said.

Meanwhile, ancient timber specialist Martin Bridge, of England's Oxford Dendrochronology Laboratory, is doubtful that a wooden structure would have lasted long enough to petrify under ordinary conditions. "

What is most interesting about this is that everyone has always assumed the ark, if it exists, is in Turkey -- Mt Ararat. But this outfit points out that the Bible says that the ark's passengers traveled east into Mesopotamia. May have to look that one up in Genesis, but they would be in the right region if it's true.