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The ark of the covenant was central to the beliefs and religion of the Ancient Hebrews. It was a symbol of their covenant with God and their special relationship with him. Christians and Muslims both revere the ark and regarded it as a symbol of God’s presence on earth. The location of the object which is sacred to the three great monotheistic religions is not known, nor is its ultimate fate.  The mystery of the lost ark of the covenant has inspired many adventures and there have been countless attempts to retrieve the sacred object. It has also inspired many stories, novels, and even movies, including Raiders of the Lost Ark (1982). This article discusses some of the main theories with regard to what happened to the ark of the covenant.