Ark of the Covenant

(Ark of the Covenant) A sacred legacy that changed history

 (Ark of the Covenant) is one of the most mysterious and sacred historical and religious objects in the world, which has occupied people's minds for thousands of years.  This coffin, according to the descriptions of the Bible, is a device that contains the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments (divine commands given to Moses), Aaron's staff, and a bowl of "manna" (divine food).  But the story of the coffin is more than a religious object and has penetrated deep into history, politics and conspiracy theories.

⬅️ Ark of the Covenant in the holy texts

The Ark of the Covenant is described in the Torah as a means through which God spoke to the Israelites.  This coffin played a central role in guiding the Israelites in the Sinai desert, and when carrying it, it showed heavenly power:

- The walls of the city of Jericho collapsed with the presence of the coffin.
- The enemy armies were destroyed by the power of the coffin.

The coffin was made of acacia wood and covered with gold.  There were two golden cherubs (angels) on it, and the space between them was known as the "Throne of God".

Last time, the coffin was kept in Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem.  But after the Babylonian attack on Jerusalem in 586 BC, the coffin mysteriously disappeared.  No one knows whether it was destroyed or moved to a secret location.  This uncertainty has caused many theories about its fate to be proposed.

⬅️ Theories of the location of the coffin

Saint Mary Zion Church (Axom, Ethiopia):

One of the most famous claims is that the coffin is kept in a church in the city of Axum, Ethiopia.  Ethiopian priests claim that this sarcophagus was brought to Ethiopia by order of King Menelik I, the son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

The church is under strict security and only a special priest is allowed to see the coffin.

Hiding in Jerusalem:

Some believe that the coffin was buried under the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.  This area is one of the most sensitive religious sites in the world and archaeological excavations are almost impossible.

Transfer to Egypt or Sudan:

There is a theory that the coffin was transported by Jewish priests to the island of Elephantine in Egypt or further south in Sudan.  Some ancient groups in these areas have made claims about having a connection with the coffin.

Lost in Europe:

Some say that the Knights Templar found the coffin during the Crusades and transported it to Europe.  There are rumors that the casket may be kept in France or even in the Vatican.

⬅️ The powers of the coffin

The Ark of the Covenant is described as an object with supernatural powers.  It is said:

Those who touched it without permission were killed.  This issue is also mentioned in the Torah.

Some scientists and theorists believe that the coffin could be a type of energy generator that used unknown advanced technologies.

The sarcophagus was known as the "place of God's presence" and was said to be able to reveal the divine will.