The Sign and the Seal
The Sign and the Seal
Graham Hancock
Dan Carlin
97% of it is bunk. But what's interesting is the part that might not be. - Dan Carlin
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The Sign and the Seal

The Sign and the Seal: The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant

Graham Hancock
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Graham Hancock
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In "The Sign and the Seal," Graham Hancock embarks on a riveting journey that stretches beyond the confines of mere history into the realms of myth and legend, tackling one of the greatest enigmas of our time: the fate of the lost Ark of the Covenant. Known to be the divine chest holding the Ten Commandments, given to Moses on Mount Sinai, the Ark’s biblical saga ends with its mysterious disappearance. Hancock, with the tenacity of a seasoned journalist and the courage of an explorer, ventures through war-torn lands and delves deep into ancient archives, bridging the gap between the past and the present, to uncover the secrets long buried with the Ark. Through Hancock’s narrative, "The Sign and the Seal" becomes more than just a quest for an ancient relic; it transforms into a gripping tale of discovery that challenges our understanding of history. As Hancock tracks the Ark's journey to its final resting place in Ethiopia, he weaves a compelling tapestry of history, connecting dots from the Knights Templar to the Holy Grail. This book is not merely an adventure story; it is a provocative exploration of the power of faith and the enduring legacy of one of the world's most sacred treasures. Hancock invites readers on a journey that questions the boundaries of historical truths and offers a tantalizing glimpse into a mystery that has captivated the human imagination for centuries.

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Released
1992
1 Mar
Length
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97% of it is bunk. But what's interesting is the part that might not be. - Dan Carlin
a team of Japanese engineers had recently tried to build a 35-feet-high replica of the Great Pyramid (rather smaller than the original, which was 481 feet 5 inches in height). The team started off by limiting itself strictly to techniques proved by archaeology to have been in use during the Fourth Dynasty. However, construction of the replica under these limitations turned out to be impossible and, in due course, modern earth-moving, quarrying and lifting machines were brought to the site. Still no worthwhile progress was made. Ultimately, with some embarrassment, the project had to be abandoned.175
— Graham Hancock, The Sign and the Seal

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