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Why is modern-day Ararat mistaken for the resting place of Noah's ark?

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The tradition that Mt. Ararat is the resting place of Noah's ark is based on a misreading of Gen. 8.4, which properly reads "upon the mountains of Ararat," indicating a country or region.

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