The Bible and Hebrew texts tell us: The Bible tells us in Genesis 8:4 that the ark rested "upon the mountains of Ararat." Hebrew text tells us the ark came to rest on the mountains of "rrt." There are no vowels in original Hebrew text, so "rrt" translated to Urartu and later to Ararat. Research tells us the area extended from southeastern Turkey across the present border into Iran and north to include most of present day Armenia to the southwest corner of Georgia then southwest to about the present city of Malatya and back southeast and south of Lake Van and southeast Turkey. It covered much of the eastern 1/3 of the present day Turkey. Mount Ararat is within that general area. Additional research that includes the time when Genesis is understood to have been written by Moses (1400-1450 BC) indicates that the Urartu Kingdom may have included the area into what is now Northern Iraq and to Historic Assyria. Additional research using Wikipedia tell us Assyrian sources from early 1300 BC have the Urartu Kingdom in the vast mountainous regions southwest of the Black Sea and Southwest of the Caspian Sea. Mount Ararat is within that general area. If the "mountains of Ararat," or Urartu has included such a large area or areas over the centuries, then since there has been no verifiable discovery that has been proven to be a large structure of a great age, It can be understood why some researchers are of the opinion that Mount Ararat may not have been in the area of Urartu at the time of the writing of the book of Genesis, or the ark did not land on Mount Ararat, but on another mountain within the vast area. Some other mountains suggested by those who have varied opinions are mentioned in chapter 17. There is also the belief by some that Mount Ararat is a post-flood mountain. This rationale is pursued despite the many reports (more than 40) of an ark sighting on Mount Ararat. A question here given regarding the landing place of the ark may be: Was Mount Ararat in the Urartu Kingdom at the time Genesis was written? (You have read this book; you know my position on the position of Mount Ararat when the ark landed and when Genesis was written). It certainly was in the Urartu Kingdom in the 9th century BC which later succeeded to the Armenians in the 6th century BC, but was Mount Ararat included in the "mountains of Ararat" (Gen. 8:4) when the book of Genesis was written? Moses is understood to have written the book of Genesis. Henrietta C. Mears (chapter 9, foot note 13) says the book of Genesis closes about 300 years before Moses was born. Moses could have only received the information to write the book by a direct revelation from God, or by historical records. If historical records were involved, where did the records come from? She writes: "No doubt it was written long before by Abraham, Noah, or Enoch, who knows?" Dr. Henry Morris agrees (also chapter 9, footnote 14) and ads that oral traditions handed down over the centuries may have been involved here too. God shared the records with Moses in whatever manner he chose to do so. The Word of God is truth. As far as Mt. Ararat being a post-flood mountain as some seem to believe, Dr. John Morris, Dr. Tim LaHaye and other scientists tell us the mountain was pre-flood and grew to its greatest height with all the geological activity that took place during the flood (Chapter 9). Turkish geologist Dr. Bayraktutan has located what are believed to be "basement rocks" that give proof that Mount Ararat was pre-flood ("Who We Are" section). A question may be: What area did the Urartu Kingdom occupy long before Moses arrived on the scene? Wherever the area was I am of the belief that Mount Ararat was included in that area that would be known as the "mountains of Ararat" at the time the ark landed on it. I have personally talked with at least 6 people who have seen, or have personal knowledge of the ark on Ararat. They are the Reverend Vince Will who saw it from an aircraft in WWII, Ed Davis who during WWII was taken to see the ark by Kurds from his base in neighboring Iran, two 2 Kurdish shepherds who told me they saw part of a large structure, Dudley Thomas who held a top secret security clearance and saw satellite photographs and classified information in the "Science and technology Highlights" classified journal when in the navy, and Saim Sahin who was taken to the ark and was able to touch it. Their stories are in chapters 5 and 17, as well as in "Who We Are" and the "Sketches and Photo Sections." A complete study of the Urartu Kingdom can be seen here: https://www.noahsarksearch.com/Urartu_Ararat_Boundaries.pdf

Richard Carl Bright was born in Walker Minnesota. He graduated from High school, joined the army reserves, and then the active airforce. He is a Vietnam veteran and was awarded the Airforce Commendation Medal. He graduated with Bachelor of Science Degree from Bemidji State College with a major in "Geography" and a minor in "Earth Science." He holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating and retired as a Captain for Continental Airlines. Due to being on the move in his traveling profession, Richard studied to earn post grad degrees through distance learning and received Masters and Doctorate Degrees in "Theology" from Columbia State University of Louisiana, and Masters and Doctorate Degrees in "Religious Studies" from Hamilton University of Wyoming. Both universities had accreditation problems within the United States and shut down. Hamilton moved off shore to the Bahamas and changed its name. Richard now holds little importance to what he was initially told were fully accredited degrees. He says it doesn't matter. Belief, faith and trust in the Lord do matter. Richard also has a diploma as a "Graduate of Biblical Studies" from the Institute of Biblical Studies of Liberty University. Richard is the author of "The Ark, A Reality?" and "Quest for Discovery." He was also one of the contributing authors to "Explorers of Ararat." In addition he has written "Pain and Purpose in the Pacific" which is a report of WWII in the Pacific and personal interviews with veterans of the battles. Richard is a veteran of more than 40 trips into Turkey, and one trip into each of the bordering countries of Azerbaijan, Nakhchivan, Iran. He has visited Georgia on two occasions. As of the year 2021 he has for the past 38 years been on a mission to research, search, locate, and document the location of the remains of Noah's ark. This "THE ARK DISCOVERIES" book is part of the search for truth regarding the history of the earth, the education of today and the direction we take in our lives. It asks questions. Richard is the husband of Danielle, and the father of one daughter Courtney. About himself he says: "I'm just a retired airline pilot who seeks to fulfill what I believe to be my purpose, has written a few books, climbed a mountain a few times, believes in, and loves the Lord."