The Ark of the Covenant

Did you know that Ethiopians have believed for generation after generation that the Ark of the Covenant is in Ethiopia? 

Ethiopian Christians and Jews, believe that the Ark left Jerusalem in the days of King Solomon.  They believe that afer the meeting of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, who is from Ethiopia, (see 1 Kings 10) they had a son named Menelik.  They believe that Prince Menelik returned and took the Ark to Ethiopia. 

Today it is enshrined in a special treasury next to the Church of St. Mary of Zion in Axum, Ethiopia.  Only a high priest has seen it and has dedicated his whole life to guard it, and upon his death, a new priest will take up his post. 

I thought this was just facinating!  I found some cool videos on it as well.  If you are interested, follow the links to the right under "Ark of the Covenant - Digging for the Truth".  You can also Google "Axum Ark of the Covenant."  Very interesting!