Could the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred relic of immense power described in the Bible, actually be a piece of alien technology? That’s the question posed by Ancient Aliens: Origins in its upcoming episode, “Extraterrestrial Devices (Alien Technology),” airing Monday, December 9th at 9 PM on the History Channel. The episode examines the enduring mysteries surrounding the Ark, exploring its alleged abilities to produce food, crumble city walls, and even facilitate communication with God. Were these feats evidence of divine intervention or something far more…extraterrestrial?
The episode isn’t content to simply rehash the Ark’s biblical narrative. Origins gathers its usual suspects – Giorgio Tsoukalos, David Childress, William Henry, and Jason Martell – to speculate whether the Ark’s powers hint at advanced technology far beyond the comprehension of ancient civilizations. After all, if the Ark could conjure sustenance from thin air, wouldn’t that suggest some sort of highly sophisticated replicator technology? And if it could bring down fortifications, isn’t that a pretty clear indication of a weaponized energy source? Let’s be clear, the show isn’t suggesting the Israelites were packing ray guns, but the implications are…interesting.
But the Ark is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Origins also turns its attention to other enigmatic artifacts, including Solomon’s ring (said to grant the wearer control over demons), the Golden Disk of the Inca (rumored to be an interstellar communicator), and the Mayan crystal skull (which some believe served as a kind of ancient hard drive). While these objects are steeped in myth and legend, the show proposes that their true nature may lie in advanced extraterrestrial engineering.
Whether you’re a die-hard Ancient Aliens enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of history and the unexplained, “Extraterrestrial Devices” offers a thought-provoking (and occasionally eyebrow-raising) exploration of some of history’s most baffling relics.
Ancient Aliens: Origins airs Mondays at 9 PM on History.
