Ep 5. The Ark of the Covenant

The Ark of the Covenant has been one of the most fascinating biblical mysteries of all time. Some people consider it as a powerful weapon, some imagine it as a historical relic, and others speculate it to be an extraterrestrial artifact. Season 18, episode 5 of Ancient Aliens explores the legend of the Ark of the Covenant and investigates the possible theories behind its creation, purpose, and disappearance.

The episode begins with tracing the history of the Ark of the Covenant and how it became the symbol of God’s presence among the Israelites. The Ark was initially built by Moses at God’s command, and it carried the Ten Commandments, Aaron’s rod, and manna. Whenever the Israelite army marched with the Ark, they were invincible in battle. However, the Ark also had its share of danger, and anyone who touched it without authorization would face death.

The first theory that the Ancient Aliens team proposes is that the Ark of the Covenant is an advanced technology left by extraterrestrials. The episode highlights the striking similarities between the Ark and other alien artifacts found around the world, such as the crystal skulls. Both objects emit energy fields that allegedly have supernatural properties and can heal ailments. Moreover, the Ark’s description in the Bible bears a striking resemblance to the Vimana, Sanskrit texts that describe the flying chariots of the gods.

Another alien theory about the Ark’s origin is that it was built by the Anunnaki, ancient space travelers that visited Earth several millennia ago. The Anunnaki supposedly possessed advanced technology that allowed them to communicate with their spaceships through objects like the Ark. The Ancient Aliens team shows that the Ark’s dimensions and materials resemble those found in Egyptian and Sumerian temples where the Anunnaki were worshiped.

The second theory explored in this episode is that the Ark of the Covenant is a weapon of mass destruction. Here, the Ancient Aliens team references the Book of Samuel in the Old Testament, which tells the story of how the Philistines captured the Ark and suffered from diseases and disasters after bringing it to their temples. The hypothesis is that the Ark released a deadly form of radiation, which caused the casualties and destruction mentioned in the text.

Another weapon theory is that the Ark was a capacitor that could store an incredible amount of energy. The team highlights the golden cherubs that perched on top of the Ark, which may have been antennae that harness earthly energy to create a massive discharge. This discharge could have caused an electromagnetic pulse that could destroy an entire city or a plane in mid-air.

The final theory that the Ancient Aliens team explores is that the Ark of the Covenant is a time machine. The episode argues that the device could create a temporal portal that could transport people or objects across time and space. The team references the Bible’s stories of how the Ark was able to cross the Red Sea or collapse the walls of Jericho, supernatural events that could have been time-traveling incidents.

The team also points out that the Ark’s design incorporates a lot of symbolism associated with time, such as the wings of the cherubs, which resemble those of an Angel of Time mentioned in the Bible. Moreover, the Ark's dimensions and decorations are precisely aligned with the metaphysical concept of time that many ancient cultures believed.

In conclusion, Ancient Aliens Season 18 Episode 5 explores the legendary Ark of the Covenant and tries to uncover the truth behind its existence. The team presents several theories that range from the Ark being an extraterrestrial artifact to being a time-traveling device or a weapon of mass destruction. Whatever the Ark’s real function may be, the episode reminds us that some mysteries are powerful enough to stir the imagination and curiosity of many people.