Ark Encounter in Kentucky is known for its full scale model of Noah’s Ark. In the next few years, they will have their first major addition—a Tower of Babel (found in Genesis 11:1-9). A release from the Ark Encounter said the new attraction will “tackle the racism issue” by helping visitors “understand how genetics research and the Bible confirm the origin of all people groups around the world.” Speaking of a Babel diorama to be used at the Ark Encounter park about 5 years ago, the Answers in Genesis group stated, “We will use Babel to explain the origin of the different languages and people groups.” No concept art was given for the newly-announced project, although the diorama indicates that it will probably look like an ancient ziggurat. It is expected to take 3 years of research and development.
Although I am not all that versed in human anthropology theories, perhaps they are trying to win over those who support the theory of polygenism (which is proposed by traditional evolutionary theory). Personally I find their creationist beliefs (i.e. that the world is only 6000 years old) to be the most difficult to reconcile with modern science. I am guessing that the Ark Encounter’s Tower of Babel will be another museum-style exhibit. That would not interest me too much to see in real life. As I have mentioned before, the Ark Encounter’s greatest potential for gaining interest in their park would be to add immersive rides (something that they seemed to want to do when they were first building the park). I think the Tower of Babel story lends itself well to a drop tower style ride. I don’t plan to include the Tower of Babel in my first Bible World project.
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