Treasure hunter Jim Barfield follows new clues to an ancient city where he believes he has found the contents and location of the Ark of the Covenant in this clip from In Search Of. | The Unxplained Zone

Hidden Black history, African history, and biblical mysteries connect in Ethiopia — where many believe the Ark of the Covenant is still guarded. In Axum, Ethiopia, tradition says the Ark holding the Ten Commandments rests inside the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion. One priest guards it for life, never leaving until. No cameras. No tourists. No denials. Ethiopia has held this claim for centuries while scholars debate it. If true, the Ark that shaped Israel’s story never left Africa — meaning the