A stunning underwater discovery has caused some experts to suggest the findings could "rewrite" the story of Noah's Ark, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Ancient city ruins were discovered beneath Lake Van in Turkey near Mount Ararat, which is largely considered the "final resting place" of the Biblical ship. Article continues below advertisement

Ancient City

Geological evidence reportedly suggests the ruins were submerged around 12,000 to 14,500 years ago, when Mount Nemrut erupted and blocked the Mirat River, causing widespread flooding.

While many scholars have dismissed the theory, some believe the massive flooding event took out an entire population and inspired the Biblical story, which places the Great Flood around 4,000 to 4,500 years ago.

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