The Ark of the Covenant was likely whispered fearfully on the lips of ancient Israelites and Canaanites throughout the oral tradition long before it was ever first documented in Exodus 25, written roughly 2600 years ago. Ever since then, people around the world have been fascinated by the idea of it and the prospect of finding the ark that contains the fabled stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron’s rod, and a pot of manna. It was supposed to be one of the holiest objects for the Israelites, and was not touched or opened but instead carried using staves. Most people recognize the Ark thanks to the first Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark. Who can forget the melting faces of those men who thought they could stare at God?
Declassified files show the CIA trying to raid the lost ark with Operation Sun Streak, which tasked a psychic to locate the Ark of the Covenant. Read More