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Secrets of the Lost Ark

Secrets of the Lost Ark

2021•8.0/10
DocumentaryMystery

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8.0/10(2)

For centuries, explorers have searched for the Bible’s most sacred religious artefacts. One of the most mysterious of these objects is the famed Ark of the Covenant. The gold-plated wooden chest – one of the most instrumental symbols of faith and God's presence – was believed to house the two tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. The Ark’s exact whereabouts has long puzzled scholars. Where did it go? And why has it remained such a mystery?

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Production

ITV

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

May 30, 2021

Last Aired

June 27, 2021

Networks

Science

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Season
Heist in the Holy Land
E1
Heist in the Holy Land
Air date: 2021-05-30
Ancient documents and legends suggest that the Ark of the Covenant may have been stolen by Roman legions and hidden in Rome; now, a team of archaeologists explores mystery cults and ancient catacombs to uncover the truth behind this treasured artifact.
Buried Beneath Jerusalem
E2
Buried Beneath Jerusalem
Air date: 2021-05-23
Experts search beneath Jerusalem to unearth the Ark of the Covenant.
The Jeremiah Code
E3
The Jeremiah Code
Air date: 2021-06-06
Experts investigate if the prophet Jeremiah hid the Ark of the Covenant.
The Doomsday Curse
E4
The Doomsday Curse
Air date: 2021-06-20
Archaeologists explore the mythical power behind the Ark of the Covenant.
Legend of the Knights Templar
E5
Legend of the Knights Templar
Air date: 2021-06-13
Experts investigate if the Knights Templar stole the Ark of the Covenant.
Mysteries of Ethiopia's Ark
E6
Mysteries of Ethiopia's Ark
Air date: 2021-06-27
Expert investigate if the Ark of the Covenant was taken to Ethiopia.

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