557: DEEP DIVE: Ark of the Covenant

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

Science, Life Sciences, Fiction, Society & Culture, Documentary, Science Fiction

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🗓️ 28 June 2024

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

This gripping exploration uncovers the enigma of the Ark of the Covenant, a legendary artifact that has captivated imaginations for millennia. From its biblical origins to modern-day theories, the search for this sacred relic spans continents and centuries.

Discover the surprising connections between the Ark and UFO sightings, and learn about its potential technological nature. Unravel the mysteries surrounding its disappearance and the numerous claims of its discovery.

Journey through history as we examine the Ark's possible locations, from Ethiopia to Scotland, and even hidden tunnels beneath Jerusalem. Along the way, encounter fascinating characters, from ancient prophets to Knights Templar and modern-day adventurers.

Ponder the implications of finding this powerful object and why its location might be best kept secret. This thought-provoking tale will leave you questioning the boundaries between faith, history, and technology.

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0:00.0	Even though UFOs are seen everywhere, over the desert, over the ocean, over cities, there's no way to predict when and where they'll show up.
0:08.0	Well, no way except for one, build or detonate a nuclear weapon.
0:12.0	Since the dawn of the atomic age, build or detonate a nuclear weapon.
0:13.0	Since the dawn of the atomic age,
0:15.0	UFOs have been seen and photographed during nuclear weapons tests
0:19.0	and near nuclear weapons facilities.
0:22.0	The Ark of the Covenant is one of the most mysterious
0:24.2	artifacts in human history. The Ark, a sacred chest made of wood and covered in
0:28.8	gold, has been missing since 587 BC. The last known location was Jerusalem somewhere under the temple
0:36.0	mount. What does this have to do with the UFOs? Well in 2011 a UFO was hovering over
0:41.7	the dome of the rock on the temple mount in Jerusalem.
0:45.0	It admitted a flash of light,
0:47.0	been shot straight up and disappeared into the night sky.
0:50.0	Now this could just be a coincidence,
0:52.0	but it could be that the craft was looking for the
0:55.6	Ark. The Ark of the Covenant is an object of extreme religious importance to over 2 billion
1:01.5	people. So why would a UFO be looking for it?
1:04.0	Because it's the most dangerous weapon of mass destruction ever created. The Ark of the Covenant, also called the Ark of the Testimony or the
1:20.2	Ark of God. The story has captivated us for over 2,000 years. Unlike Noah's
1:25.7	Ark, the Ark of the Covenant isn't a boat. In fact, the word Ark comes from the Latin
1:30.0	word Arka, which just means large or a container. Like Noah's arc, the
1:35.1	ARCA of the covenant was filled with items chosen by God to represent his
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