According to Genesis 8:5, which mountain range became visible as the Flood waters receded?

According to Genesis 8:5, the tops of the mountains of Ararat became visible as the Flood waters receded. This statement follows the account of the Ark resting in the Ararat region.

Genesis presents the waters as withdrawing gradually rather than disappearing immediately. The narrative first says the Ark came to rest, then records the appearance of mountain tops, followed by Noah’s use of birds to assess the condition of the land.

The phrase “mountains of Ararat” is a regional designation in the biblical text. It does not establish that the Ark rested on the highest modern summit called Mount Ararat, nor does it identify a particular mountain.

This detail is distinct from the later release of the raven and dove. The visible mountain tops mark a stage in the recession of the waters, while the birds provide additional signs about whether dry land had emerged.