Ararat
LocationsGeographical Setting
Mount Ararat is a dormant snow-capped stratovolcano in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey, consisting of two peaks: Greater Ararat and Lesser Ararat.
What is the meaning of Ararat in the Bible?
A mountainous plateau in eastern Turkey from which flow in different directions the Euphrates, the Tigris, the Aras and the Choruk rivers. Its general elevation is 6,000 feet above the sea.
SIGNIFICANCE
The region of Armenia is significant as it is believed to be the place where Noah's ark rested after the flood.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Ararat (located near modern Eastern Turkey) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Ararat in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Ararat clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Ararat." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/ararat/