Could it be this location was a big misfire in terms of hoping to find the ancient city of Kiriath-Jearim? One investigation took place in the 1980s and found nothing of significance on or within the hill.Īnother digging site was established from 1995 to 1996, and it too came up with very little. However, past investigations have proven fruitless. Resting on top of the hill is a church known as the Our Lady of the Ark of the Covenant (coincidence?) and it’s at this location that archaeologists have flocked to with the hopes of finding the ruins of the city and maybe the Ark itself. To many, it is known as the Telz-Stone, and home to a Jewish community of European origins. Near the modern Israeli-Arab village of Abu Gosh, stands a hill where it is believed Kiriath-Jearim once stood. One popular theory that has gained traction is that the Ark was hidden away under the first Temple in Jerusalem before it was ultimately destroyed.Īnd one of the most prominent claims of its location comes from the Bible itself.Ĭlues within the Book of Samuel allude that the Ark was taken into battle against the Philistines, where it’s believed to have been stored in the ancient city of Kiriath-Jearim.Īnd recently, archaeologists believe they have found where the ancient city may have been located. Although this has been shot down by a wide number of historians. There are many theories as to what happened, with one claiming that the Ark was moved to Africa at some point. The fate of the Ark of the Covenant is one mystery that continues to endure in the archaeological community. It’s believed that King Solomon built an ornate temple to house the Ark of the Covenant, but when the city was conquered by Babylonians, the Ark vanished without a trace. Once the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they built a lavish kingdom that is now known as Israel. Of course, whether or not these events actually happened depends on how much of the Old Testament you believe. At one point when they crossed the River Jordan the waters stopped moving.Īlso, local tribes circled the city of Jericho with the Ark and the walls were destroyed with very little effort. The Bible documents that the Ark would remove obstacles that would come up for the Israelites. A promise that God would continue to keep his people safe if they obeyed his rules and regulations.ĭue to how special and sacred the Tend Commandments were, they were stored in a special container known as the Ark of the Covenant.Īn ornate chest made of wood and gold, it’s believed the Ark was responsible for an abundance of miracles on the Israelites’ journey. They were a covenant between God and the Israelites. The Ten Commandments were not considered simply a set of rules. The Israelites spent over 40 years wandering the desert and during this time it’s believed Moses climbed Mount Sinai and received the Ten Commandments from God.Ĭarved on a tablet of stone, these instructions were decrees on how the people should live. Of course, anyone familiar with Biblical history knows this journey was a difficult one. They would then travel to the Promised Land under the direction of Moses.
The Book of Exodus is an important book of the Bible due to its historical significance for the Israelites who escaped slavery in Egypt.
This has ignited a passion within archaeologists and historians to prove or disprove the Bible once and for all. Most of the accounts written in the ancient text were recorded centuries after they took place. Unfortunately, the Bible can’t be considered the most reliable source of information. It also is a treasure trove of information regarding the events of ancient Israel during Biblical times. However, what archaeologists have found in a recent excavation could reshape Biblical history altogether.Ī common name for a collection of religious texts that forms the foundation for Jewish, Christian and Islamic scripture, the Hebrew Bible is a source of content for the Old Testament. It’s a place in the Hebrew Bible that’s believed to hold ancient Israelite artifacts and the rumored location of the Ark of the Covenant. Since 2017, one spot known as Kiryat Ye’arim has remained untouched.
The country has become a hotspot for archaeologists hoping to unearth religious artifacts and sacred temples from a time long past. When it comes to Israel, the religious sites throughout the country are abundant.
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