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What happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
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Expert Answer
The Ark's fate is unknown after Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BCE. Theories include: hidden before the invasion, destroyed, captured by Babylonians, or hidden in Ethiopia (Axum claim). Raiders of the Lost Ark notwithstanding, no credible archaeological evidence of its existence or location exists.
Key Insight
The Ark's fate is unknown after Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BCE.
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