Great Riddles in Archaeology Lecture Series - The Ark of the Covenant: Lost, Found, or Forgotten?

In biblical accounts the Ark of the Covenant is celebrated as a dangerously powerful object. In the centuries after its placement in the Jerusalem Temple by King Solomon, however, the Ark begins to recede from biblical history. What happened to it when the Temple was destroyed, and where is it today? Dr. Annette Y. Reed, Assistant Professor in Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania, speaks.

Admission: $10 at the door; $5 with advance registration.