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Ark of the Covenant was basically just a solid gold throne

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Pop culture endlessly portrays this golden artifact as a terrifying weapon of mass destruction. However, strictly analyzing ancient historical texts reveals it was designed primarily to serve as a highly elaborate footstool and mobile chair for the divine presence to rest upon.

Ark of the Covenant was basically just a solid gold throne
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