The legend of the Ark of the Covenant—a gold-covered chest said to hold the Ten Commandments—has fascinated explorers, historians, and conspiracy theorists for centuries.
Now, declassified CIA documents suggest that the agency may have turned to psychic powers in an attempt to locate this legendary artifact, reigniting public interest in one of history’s most mysterious relics.
Congresswoman Brings the Story Back Into the Spotlight
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna recently highlighted declassified files from 1988, claiming the CIA used “remote viewing,” a form of psychic perception, to track the Ark.
Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience, she described the discovery as an “Indiana Jones moment,” hinting at the thrill and intrigue of the operation.
Remote Viewing and Project Sun Streak
According to the documents, Remote Viewer No. 032 was tasked with observing an unidentified target at given coordinates.
The psychic’s notes reportedly described “a container of wood, gold, and silver” adorned with winged seraphim, hidden in a “dark and wet” underground site in a Middle Eastern location.
Surrounding details included “mosque domes” and Arabic-speaking locals dressed in white robes.
These files were part of Project Sun Streak, a Cold War-era CIA initiative exploring psychic phenomena for intelligence purposes.
The program, which ran through the 1970s and 1980s, involved individuals claiming paranormal abilities to gather intelligence on distant events.
CIA historian Nicholas Dujmovic notes the project was discontinued in 1995 and produced no verifiable physical evidence.
Indiana Jones Comes to Life
Luna, undeterred by skepticism, emphasized the intrigue of the documents.
“I feel like I’m describing an Indiana Jones movie, but this is actually from the CIA,” she said.
She also plans to personally continue the search, funding it herself without using taxpayer dollars.
Joe Rogan’s mix of fascination and doubt amplified the discussion. “It’s wild stuff.
If it’s legitimate, it’s wild stuff,” he commented, questioning whether the psychic’s sketches resembled the Ark as depicted in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Historical and Legendary Perspectives
Historians believe the Ark originally resided in the Holy of Holies in Jerusalem before disappearing during the Babylonian sack in 586 BC.
Legends suggest it may have been taken to Ethiopia, possibly kept at the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion.
British researcher Graham Hancock claims the Ark is still guarded there, with some guardians reportedly suffering from cataracts, potentially linked to “radiation poisoning.”
Luna consulted with an Ethiopian Orthodox pastor, who expressed optimism about the Ark’s potential location.
The CIA document reportedly described the Ark as a coffin-shaped object with another container inside, crafted from wood, gold, and silver, decorated with a six-winged angel, and protected by entities that only authorized individuals could approach.
A Spiritual and Historical Legacy
The remote viewer’s notes emphasized the Ark’s purpose: to bring people together through ceremony, memory, homage, and resurrection.
The document warned that unauthorized attempts to open it could result in destruction by unknown powers.
Sketches included mosque-like domes, mummies, a wheel, and a winged seraphim, alongside ominous words like “death,” “forbidden,” “protected,” “scared,” and “anguish.”
Luna added that only certain individuals, following a special process, could be considered for guarding the Ark.
“From a biblical perspective, no one would be able to access it anyway because it would be protected,” she said.
“That’s what the Bible says. It cannot be opened until the time is deemed correct.”
The Search Continues
Whether the Ark is hidden in the Middle East, guarded in Ethiopia, or remains a legendary relic lost to time, the CIA documents and Luna’s interest have reignited fascination worldwide.
The combination of ancient history, biblical lore, and Cold War psychic espionage has ensured the story of the Ark remains as mysterious—and compelling—as ever.
