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While the Ark’s significance lies in its role as a divine repository for the Ten Commandments, its journey has led it to unexpected locales. According to Ethiopian tradition, the Ark found refuge in Ethiopia, particularly after the Babylonian destruction of the original temple in Jerusalem. The fabled Kebra Nagast chronicles how Menelik, the son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, allegedly transported the Ark to Ethiopia—a claim disputed by many historians but steadfast among Ethiopian Orthodox believers.
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