The most well known theory concerning the whereabouts of the Ark, made famous by the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, places it in the ruins of the ancient city of Tanis in Egypt. This theory proposes that the Ark was plundered by the Egyptians shortly after Solomon's death. According to the Old Testament, the pharaoh Sheshonq I of Egypt attacked Jerusalem, raided the Temple, and plundered its treasures {1 Kgs 14:26}. Sheshonq I established Tanis as the new Egyptian capital, and so it is here that Indiana Jones discovers the lost Ark in Steven Spielberg's movie.
The theory regarding the location of the Ark of the Covenant, popularized by the film "Raiders of the Lost Ark," suggests that it rests in the ancient ruins of Tanis, Egypt. This hypothesis claims that after King Solomon's death, the Ark was seized by Egyptians. The Old Testament recounts how Pharaoh Sheshonq I invaded Jerusalem, raiding the Temple and taking its treasures, which would have included the Ark.
Following this raid, Sheshonq I made Tanis his capital, which is where the Ark is said to be hidden in the narrative of Spielberg's movie. The connection to Tanis and its archaeological significance adds an intriguing layer to the legend of the Ark, contributing to ongoing discussions about its fate and historical context, as explored in Graham Phillips' book "The Templars and the Ark of the Covenant."
