As the waters of the great flood receded, Noah's Ark supposedly came to rest on what mountain, located today in what country?

According to the Book of Genesis, after the great floodwaters began to recede, the ark settled "upon the mountains of Ararat." This ancient region is located in what is now modern-day eastern Turkey. Over time, tradition and interpretation have pinpointed the specific landing site to the most prominent peak in that range: a massive, dormant volcano with two main cones known as Mount Ararat. As the highest mountain in the country, its snow-capped peaks are a dramatic and fitting landmark for such a legendary event.

This legendary association has made the mountain a focal point for centuries. Its location near the borders of Armenia and Iran has placed it at a historical and cultural crossroads. While the biblical text is not specific to a single summit, the sheer scale of Mount Ararat has made it the enduring candidate in the popular imagination. This has inspired countless expeditions over the years by those seeking to find physical evidence of the ark's remains, a pursuit sometimes humorously referred to as "arkeology."

Beyond the biblical narrative, Mount Ararat holds deep cultural significance, particularly for the Armenian people, who view it as a sacred place and a national symbol. The mountain is a central feature on Armenia's coat of arms, a testament to its profound importance in their history and identity, despite the fact that the peak itself lies just across the border in Turkey.