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The Ark of the Covenant, housing the two tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments presented to Moses, embodies a focal point of faith for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Its description points to a modest appearance, contradicting Hollywood portrayals. Composed of acacia wood and entirely overlaid with gold, it bore specifications set forth in the Old Testament, adorned with cherubim—angelic figures whose exact likeness remains shrouded in mystery.