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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Peter Smith

Meet the creationist theme park owner with a replica Noah’s Ark

Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, poses for a portrait at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown - (Associated Press)

In the rolling hills of northern Kentucky, a colossal structure rises, a testament to one man's unwavering belief in the literal truth of the Bible: a full-scale replica of Noah's Ark.

Ken Ham, the driving force behind the Ark Encounter theme park, frequently guides visitors through the enormous wooden vessel, emphasising its impressive dimensions – one-and-a-half football fields long,

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