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Sacred Object or Ancient Weapon? Where is the Ark of the Covenant and what technology did it use?
🕑 Added 2023-05-04 23:07:01 +0000 UTCEven 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.
Well, no way except for one: build or detonate a nuclear weapon.
Since the dawn of the atomic age, UFOs have been seen -- and photographed -- during nuclear weapons tests and near nuclear weapons facilities.
The Ark of the Covenant is one of the most mysterious artifacts in human history. The Ark, a sacred chest made of wood and covered in gold, has been missing since 587 BC. Its last known location was Jerusalem, somewhere under the Temple Mount.
What does this have to do with UFOs?
In 2011, a UFO was hovering over the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It emitted a flash of light, then shot straight up and disappeared into the night sky.
This could be just a coincidence. But it could be that the craft was looking for the Ark.
The Ark of the Covenant is an object of extreme religious importance to over 2 billion people. But why would a UFO be looking for it? Because it's the most dangerous weapon of mass destruction ever created.
Comments
Adawgius
Idea for a video topic. I remember watching a history channel special mostly focused on what they called "lesser arks" of the covenant. The guy was in Africa trying to track the lost jewish tribes who claimed to have them and still practice full ancient style with sacrifices and the works. But when he went to meet his contact a drunk angry local showed up instead saying white people have no business asking about such things and ran him out of town. I'm still stuck on having never heard of "lesser arks" before or since and the lost tribes actually being in plain sight and not so much lost as forgotten. If you can dig up anything on the concept of lesser arks and if they're in any way connected to the lost tribes that'd make for a fun story
Michael O'Donnell
Did anyone else listen the entire Hecklefish Star Wars Theme song cover?
Devin MacAndrew
I can almost hear the excited nuns now: "Yes, spank ME! First the spankings, then the oral sex!"
Devin MacAndrew
Yes, yes ... I can almost hear the excited nuns now:
Daniel Nye
Great video as always mate
David βKiwiβ Keller
I just love that at the mention of the holy grail we get a .5 second shot of John Cleese saying βI fart in your general direction!β
Kazren
Really amazing show, covering all the bases. It's nice to see such non-judgmental, intelligent reporting.
Maff Bowers
It seems to me that the "Lord" of the Old Testament ISN'T the God/Allah of modern Christianity and Islam, and perhaps modern Judaism - the Old Testament Lord seems vindictive and arbitrary, more like a flesh and blood ruler than a divine figure
Maff Bowers
The guy doing the Bible passage readings is epic - he definitely should do audiobooks! Really great dramatic voice
SGW4K
Excellent subject matter. I've been interested in the ark and the idea of supernatural/ powerful religious relics ever since watching Raider's of the Lost Ark in the 80's. I'll wait to watch this when I can find an hour to myself... I need absolute silence to watch the WF's π Thanks in advance team, I know this ones gonna rock π
thormusique
Excellent show, cheers! I love how you guys consider everything but don't just take it at face value. Refreshing indeed! It could just be the Ark of the Covenant is nothing more than a great story, yet I absolutely love it. ... This is not at all intended as misdirection, but here's some maths: 39[6035] β 8[4215]
Brian Mcandrew
Such a fascinating topic! Very well done!
David Parisi
Interesting and well done episode, AJ! Thank you!
David y Cari
Excellent episode- thank you!!
W
Well done episode! Enjoyed it as always...thank you
chrisnnikki Limon
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William Matthews
Google for: "Japanese Mikoshi" It's usually a gold-covered box, carried around during religious processions. Eerily similar to the Ark in a lot of ways. Although, there's a good deal more than one of them in Japan.
Corey Lambert
Excellent episode. I have herd most of those stories but I love the way you tell it.
Myra Kness
Well done! One of my favorite episodes!
Christine Atanasio
Excellent episode!! I love how well you tie it all together. Superb storytelling!! Hope you stop for a second and celebrate the winsβ¦yβall deserve it!
Deirdre a greene
nice.
Justin From Richmond
This was very cool, and maybe the funniest one Iβve heard yet (Iβm also well plied with the giggles, but whatever).
Kevin Via
Another Great Episode. Thanks AJ. And I caught the Monty Python 1/2 second clip. How fast does an African swallow fly?
Jody Whitmarsh
Hecklefish speaking Yiddish made my complete day!! Shalom Hecklefish, you bubbala, you!
John Edgeworth
As always, great stuff, super informative, and fun to watch. see you later tonight
Kevin Via
I've not watched it yet. But I went down an Ark Rabbit hole for almost a year several years back and I'm convinced it's in Ethiopia and people jus6 assume that's to easy and think it's false. It will be interesting to see what AJ says in his amazing research
Jeff Pierce
Amazing episode !
Laura May
Another great episode!!! HECKLEFISH 2024!!!!
Mellie
Absolutely fascinating...so many questions that will probably never be answered...ancient history is such a mystery... Hey, I just rhymed...maybe Hecklefish could make a song outta that! ππΆπ
MikeD
I suspect the Ark is still out there somewhere, simply because there would be some mention of it being destroyed, even if a rumor. Question is, what shape would it be in? The wood portions would have disintegrated. Then again, if it possessed the power rumored...
John Seychel
What an awesome channel!
MikeD
The Ark is displeased.
DS_the_RN
May the Fourth be with you! 2 million subs and counting. Thank you, Why Files crew, for all the great content! Now, back to Hecklefish.
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