Noah’s Ark Replica

Man builds working replica of Noah’s Ark (exact scale given in Bible) in
Schagen , Netherlands The massive central door in the side of Noah’s Ark was
opened to the first crowd of curious townsfolk to behold the wonder. Of
course, it’s only a replica of the biblical Ark , built by Dutch
creationist, Johan Huibers, as a testament to his faith in the literal truth
of the Bible. The ark is 150 cubits long, 30 cubits high and 20 cubits wide.
That’s two-thirds the length of a football field and as high as a
three-story house.

Life-size models of giraffes, elephants, lions, crocodiles, zebras, bison
and other animals greet visitors as they arrive in the main hold.

A contractor by trade, Huibers built the ark of cedar and pine. Biblical
Scholars debate exactly what the wood used by Noah would have been. Huibers
did the work mostly with his own hands, using modern tools and with
occasional help from his son, Roy. Construction began in May 2005. On the
uncovered top – deck not quite ready in time for the opening – will come a
petting zoo, with baby lambs, chickens, goats and one camel. Visitors on the
first day were stunned. ‘It’s past comprehension’, said Mary Louise
Starosciak, who happened to be bicycling by with her husband while on
vacation when they saw the ark looming over the local landscape.

‘I knew the story of Noah, but I had no idea the boat would have been so big
‘ There is enough space near the keel for a 50-seat film theater where kids
can watch a video that tells the story of Noah and his ark. Huibers, a
Christian man, said he hopes the project will renew interest in Christianity
in the Ne therlands , where church-going has fallen dramatically in the past
50 years.

Now that I am old and Gray…give me the time to tell This new generation
(and their children too) About all your mighty miracles. Psalm 71:18

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