[__ Science __ ] The Genesis Flood vs. Flood Legends

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The plausiblity, internal consistency, and reliability of the historical flood in Genesis compared with other flood narratives from the ancient Near East

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In fact there was a flood of Biblical proportions in the ancient Middle East. It flooded a huge area, which is now the Black Sea. That is supported by investigations showing flooded settlements therein.
NPR's Alex Chadwick reports that marine explorer Bob Ballard has found evidence of a 7000 year old human settlement under 300 feet of water in the Black Sea. Ballard believes the civilization was flooded after melting ice age glaciers caused the Mediterranean to surge over its banks and flow into what was then a shallower lake. The discovery could shed light on the biblical story of the great flood.

7000 Year Old City Under Black Sea

NPR's Alex Chadwick reports that marine explorer Bob Ballard has found evidence of a 7000 year old human settlement under 300 feet of water in the Black Sea. Ballard believes the civilization was flooded after melting ice age glaciers caused the Mediterranean to surge over its banks and flow...

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